New

Accountant

Vaco
$35.00 - $37.00 / hr
United States, New York, Brooklyn
Jun 06, 2025
Job Title: Accountant (Temporary with Potential to Go Permanent) Location: On-site - Brooklyn, NY (Hybrid potential based on experience) Pay: $35-$37/hour Employment Type: Temporary with potential to go permanent Job Summary A well-established and innovative company in the creative and visual solutions space is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented accountant to join its team in Brooklyn, NY. This is a temporary role with the potential to go permanent, offering an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the financial operations of a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting skills, with demonstrated experience in journal entries and balance sheet roll forward processes. This role requires someone comfortable managing the full accounting cycle and supporting accurate, timely financial reporting. Key Responsibilities Handle full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll entries, and bank reconciliations Prepare and post accurate journal entries for accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and other general ledger activities Develop and maintain balance sheet roll forward schedules with clear documentation of activity and reconciliations Reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure monthly close is completed accurately and on time Assist with internal reporting, financial analysis, and identifying variances or discrepancies Collaborate with internal teams to gather supporting documentation and resolve accounting issues Contribute to process improvements and ensure accounting practices align with company policies Qualifications 5+ years of accounting or full charge bookkeeping experience Strong experience with journal entries and balance sheet roll forwards Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs) High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines independently Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field strongly preferred Additional Information This position is based on-site in Brooklyn, NYC Hybrid flexibility may be considered depending on qualifications and performance Pay range: $35-$37/hour, commensurate with experience Employment type: Temporary with potential to go permanent 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.