Sr. Accountant

Company: Vaco by Highspring
Location: Laguna Beach
Posted on: January 9, 2026

Job Description:

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant consultant who will play a key role in month-end close, year-end support, account reconciliations, and general accounting duties during a period of organizational realignment. The ideal candidate brings large-company accounting experience, strong communication skills, and comfort working within a manufacturing environment (aerospace/defense preferred). Key Responsibilities Support month-end and year-end close activities across multiple business units. Prepare and review account reconciliations (balance sheet and selected P&L accounts). Work cross-functionally with operations teams, including shipping and receiving, on cycle counts and inventory-related issues. Assist site Controllers and the Controller with ad hoc reporting, analysis, and cleanup projects as the shared services team transitions out. Ensure accounting processes align with US GAAP and company policy. Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve accounting workflows during the block integration. Provide reliable, senior-level support requiring minimal supervision. Must-Have Qualifications 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience; prior Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager experience in a mid-sized or large corporate environment strongly preferred. Strong independent working ability—minimal hand-holding, able to “hit the ground running.” Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate professionally across functions. Solid understanding of US GAAP and strong reconciliation skills. Ability to handle a high-volume, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Nice-to-Have Qualifications CPA or CMA strongly preferred Experience with Epicor ERP Multi-entity or multi-site accounting experience Prior experience supporting companies undergoing integration, restructuring, or shared-services transitions 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.

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