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Senior Accountant

Vaco
$80000 - $85000 / Year
United States, California, San Juan Capistrano
Oct 22, 2026
South Orange County, CA \| Onsite Full-Time Opportunity Competitive Base Salary + Bonus We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join a well-established organization in South Orange County. This is a hands-on accounting position with ownership across cash management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, inventory accounting, reporting, and audit support. The ideal candidate has strong operational accounting experience, is comfortable working in a high-volume environment, and enjoys taking ownership of recurring processes and deadlines. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and inventory-based businesses is highly valued. Key Responsibilities General Accounting & Cash Management Manage daily cash activity and record transactions within the general ledger Prepare monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts Record cash receipts and research discrepancies Review transactions for accuracy and ensure proper general ledger treatment Maintain supporting schedules and accounting documentation Assist with month-end close and recurring accounting activities Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Monitor accounts receivable aging and research outstanding customer balances Apply customer payments, credits, and adjustments Identify potential collection issues and communicate them to appropriate stakeholders Review and process vendor invoices Reconcile vendor activity and investigate discrepancies Process vendor payments through ACH/EFT and check Support positive pay and other payment control processes Inventory & Reporting Assist with inventory accounting, costing, and related reconciliations Prepare recurring sales and financial analysis reports Support commission-related reporting and calculations Assist with inventory-related property tax reporting across multiple jurisdictions Partner with sales and operational teams on accounting and reporting needs Audit & Compliance Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for external audits Respond to information requests from auditors and financial institutions Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation Help ensure accounting processes follow established internal controls Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 4+ years of progressive accounting experience Strong general ledger and account reconciliation experience Experience with cash management, accounts receivable, and accounts payable Working knowledge of ACH/EFT payments, bank reconciliations, and positive pay Strong Excel skills Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through Ability to work independently while managing recurring deadlines Preferred Experience Microsoft Dynamics GP experience Manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, or other inventory-based industry experience Inventory accounting and costing experience Multi-state property tax reporting exposure Experience supporting commission-based sales reporting CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is comfortable being hands-on and taking ownership of day-to-day accounting activities. The right person will be detail-oriented, dependable, and able to manage multiple accounting functions while maintaining a high level of accuracy. This is a great opportunity for a Senior Accountant who enjoys a broad scope of responsibilities and wants to join an established organization where they can make an immediate impact. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. 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. Representation Notice 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. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). 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. Additionally, 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. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring. 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.