Accounting Specialist – Financial Operations

Job Description

Accountant/Bookkeeper | Vaco by Highspring

The Tone:
This is a full-time role with Vaco by Highspring, a recruiting and staffing firm that connects professionals with opportunities across various industries. The company specializes in identifying and placing skilled talent to support client needs. This role is crucial in supporting Vaco by Highspring’s clients’ financial health by ensuring accurate record-keeping, efficient cash flow management, and insightful financial reporting, directly contributing to informed decision-making and operational stability for their client organizations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Hanover, MD
• Mission: Own the accurate and timely management of financial records, cash flow, and reporting to support operational and strategic decision-making for clients.
• Tech Stack: Strong Excel systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• General Ledger Management: Oversee the general ledger month-end close process and accurately manage all journal entries.
• Accounts Payable Operations: Coordinate vendor payments, ensure timely settlement of invoices, review accuracy, and resolve any discrepancies.
• Cash Management: Implement strategies to optimize cash flow, perform bank reconciliations, and reduce outstanding balances.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports to support strategic decision-making and forecasting activities.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct thorough analysis of the balance sheet and trial balance to ensure financial accuracy and integrity.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Professional level understanding of accounting and bookkeeping principles, encompassing core financial operations for an organization.
• Experience: Proven experience with the full general ledger month-end close process, assisting with financial statements, cash management, bank reconciliation, and precise journal entry preparation. Demonstrated ability in comprehensive Accounts Payable functions, including coordinating vendor payments, verifying invoice accuracy, and resolving discrepancies. Track record of following up on outstanding invoices, maintaining accurate records, and implementing strategies to optimize cash flow. Practical experience in preparing and presenting financial reports for decision-making and forecasting.
• Skills: Strong proficiency in Excel systems, financial reporting and analysis, cash management, bank reconciliation, and Accounts Payable processes.