Junior Staff Accountant

Job Description

Jr. Staff Accountant | Vaco by Highspring

The Tone:
This is an early career, hybrid Jr. Staff Accountant role at Vaco by Highspring, located in the Glendale/Burbank/Pasadena area. The company, a growing organization, is expanding its accounting team and offers an ideal environment for building a strong accounting foundation. This position is crucial for supporting general ledger operations, executing reconciliations, and contributing to the critical month-end close processes, helping to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Location: Hybrid – Glendale/Burbank/Pasadena, CA
• Team: Accounting Team
• Mission: Build a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Tech Stack: SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Month-End Close: Manage month-end and year-end close activities, contributing to timely financial reporting.
• General Ledger: Prepare precise journal entries and diligently maintain general ledger accounts.
• Reconciliations: Conduct bank and account reconciliations, identifying and resolving any variances.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in balance sheet reconciliations and support the financial reporting processes.
• Operational Support: Support accounts payable and accounts receivable operations as needed.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Understanding of GAAP and basic accounting principles.
• Experience: 1+ years of accounting experience (internship experience or relevant accounting coursework preferred).
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis; strong attention to detail and organizational skills; excellent communication and problem-solving abilities; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Bonus: Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar preferred.