Job Description

Job Title
Accountant
Overview
We are seeking an adaptable and detail-oriented accounting professional to join our client’s growing organization operating in the retail sector. This position offers the opportunity to contribute across general accounting functions, gain experience with month-end close, and potentially supervise accounts payable processes as the team expands. The role is suitable for someone who enjoys hands-on work, process improvement, and collaborating with a small finance team in a manufacturing/retail environment.
Location and Schedule

• Location: In person, Liberty, KY

Contract Type

• Direct hire

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day AP activities, ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, approvals, and payments
• Participate in month-end close activities and general ledger maintenance
• Assist with building and documenting SOPs, controls, and process improvements
• Support reconciliations, GL analysis, and financial reporting as needed
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain internal controls and compliance with company policies

Qualifications and Experience

• Required:
  • Demonstrated experience in accounts payable and general ledger activities
  • Proven ability to participate in month-end close and produce accurate reconciliations
  • Comfortable with developing or following SOPs and internal controls
  • Strong problem-solving mindset, initiative, and willingness to learn
• Preferred:
  • Experience supervising AP or contributing to process improvements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (not strictly required)
• Skills:
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Good verbal and written communication
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
  • Proficiency with accounting software and tools; familiarity with typical mid-market platforms is a plus

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal .

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco by Highspring”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here .
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here .
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here .
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here .
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here .

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

Job Tags

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