Senior Accountant POST NUMBER: 474345

Fairfield, CA

Vaco is working with a nonprofit organization serving people across Fairfield County. They are currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join the team reporting to the CFO and managing a small team.

About the Role
The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing and reviewing financial reports while ensuring the integrity and accuracy of accounting records in accordance with GAAP. This role oversees the accounting close process, supports audits, and partners with leadership by providing timely financial insights.

Key Responsibilities
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including AP, general ledger, and journal entries
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
• Monitor fixed assets and capital grants activity
• Prepare financial reports for leadership and the Board of Directors
• Maintain and enforce accounting policies and procedures
• Complete annual 1099 reporting
• Collaborate closely with external auditors
• Support additional accounting initiatives as needed

Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Minimum 5 years of GAAP accounting experience - nonprofit experience highly preferred/
• Strong Excel and financial systems proficiency
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to confidentiality and teamwork

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. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
Posted 2026-06-06

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