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Senior Accountant

Vaco
$80,000.00 - $85,000.00 / yr
United States, New Jersey, Newark
Feb 26, 2026
Senior Accountant Department: Finance Status: Full-Time, Exempt Reports To: AVP of Finance Supervises: 1-2 Finance Assistants Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000 About the Organization Our client is a long-established, mission-driven cultural institution serving communities across New Jersey for more than a century. The organization is entering an exciting period of strategic growth. With a strong commitment to artistic excellence, community engagement, and operational sustainability, the organization is investing in financial leadership and infrastructure to support its next phase of growth. Position Overview The Senior Accountant plays a critical role in supporting the AVP of Finance in overseeing day-to-day financial and administrative operations. This individual will gain broad, hands-on exposure to nonprofit financial management within a complex, performance-based organization. The role partners closely with senior leadership to support financial reporting, budgeting, treasury operations, payroll, benefits administration, and audit preparation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Manage general ledger activity, including oversight of system integrations across revenue, payroll, and accounts payable platforms. Oversee daily treasury operations, including cash monitoring, banking activity, reconciliations, and reporting. Reconcile and report on earned revenue streams and contributed income. Support preparation of monthly financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Assist with the development of departmental budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis. Perform account reconciliations and financial analyses to support operational decision-making. Coordinate employee benefits administration, including health insurance and retirement plans. Process and supervise biweekly payroll for administrative staff and contract personnel. Prepare required payroll-related remittances, union dues, and benefit reports. Partner with leadership to support the annual audit process and preparation of required tax filings. Identify and implement workflow improvements to strengthen financial processes and internal controls. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field preferred (equivalent experience considered). Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience. Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting. Experience with general ledger management and account reconciliations. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience in nonprofit accounting strongly preferred. Familiarity with mid-market accounting systems (Sage or similar platforms preferred). Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment. High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information. Experience with cash management and reporting. Additional Information Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite (Monday-Wednesday), 2 days remote. Current office location in Newark, NJ, with relocation to Jersey City, NJ anticipated in 2027. Full-time, Monday-Friday schedule. 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.