Jr. Accountant at Vaco, LLC
Plainville, CT 06062
About the Job
Junior Accountant
Company Overview:
Our client is a leading transportation company dedicated to providing reliable and efficient services to our clients. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, they strive to deliver superior transportation solutions across various sectors.
Position Overview:
Our client is seeking a highly motivated Junior Accountant to join their finance team. The Junior Accountant will play a key role in supporting the financial operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in all accounting activities. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or entry-level professional to gain valuable experience in the transportation industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements, reports, and budgets.
- Perform day-to-day accounting tasks, including accounts payable/receivable, invoicing, and journal entries.
- Reconcile bank statements and monitor cash flow to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Assist in the preparation and submission of regulatory filings and compliance requirements.
- Support the month-end and year-end close processes, including variance analysis and financial audits.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on financial objectives and reporting requirements.
- Maintain accurate and organized financial records, both electronically and physically.
- Assist in identifying areas for process improvement and implementing efficient accounting procedures.
- Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance and optimization of financial processes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 1-2 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably in the transportation or logistics industry (internship experience may be considered).
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Eagerness to learn and grow within the organization.
Vaco 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 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 LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC 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 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 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 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 agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco’s 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 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 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.
