Vaco by Highspring ยท 1 week ago
Accounting Assistant
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
15+ years expVaco by Highspring is a long-established international investment firm seeking a highly experienced Accounting & Finance Assistant to support the firm's senior finance leadership. The role involves hands-on bookkeeping, financial statement support, tax coordination, and working closely with senior leadership on investor-related activities.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
George Mess
Responsibilities
Support senior finance leadership with day-to-day accounting operations
Manage bookkeeping tasks, including journal entries, debits/credits, and trial balance activity in QuickBooks
Assist with quarterly financial statement preparation (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow)
Prepare detailed spreadsheets and reporting packages for external tax and audit partners
Review basic tax documents, including returns and K-1s, to ensure accuracy and completeness
Maintain documentation, mail handling, engagement letters, and other administrative finance tasks
Serve as an on-site presence to support office continuity and investor-related needs
Ensure all work is completed with strong accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to established processes
Qualification
Required
15-20+ years of bookkeeping or accounting experience (degree optional)
Strong understanding of core financial statements (BS, IS, CF)
Familiarity with tax forms, returns, and K-1 structures
Advanced Excel proficiency
QuickBooks experience required
Highly detail-oriented with the ability to follow established procedures consistently
Stable work history
Comfortable working independently in a small office environment
Company
Vaco by Highspring
Vaco is the Talent Solutions division of Highspring, a leading global professional services organization.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase