New

Staff/Senior Accountant

Vaco
$70,000.00 - $90,000.00 / yr
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, New Jersey, Newark
Oct 08, 2025
Title: Staff Accountant Location: Newark, NJ, 5 days/week on site Pay: $70,000-$90,000 Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Staff Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in private lending and/or real estate accounting and demonstrate a deep understanding of private equity financial structures. What you will do: Accounting & Financial Reporting: Maintain accurate financial records for private lending and real estate investment vehicles. Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards (GAAP or IFRS). Handle the consolidation of financials across multiple entities and projects. Fund Operations: Manage capital calls, distributions, and investor allocations. Monitor fund expenses and ensure accurate fee calculations, including management and performance fees. Reconcile investment portfolios, bank accounts, and intercompany accounts. Transaction Support: Support due diligence processes for new investments, including financial modeling and valuation. Assist in structuring and accounting for acquisitions, dispositions, and financing arrangements. Track and analyze loan performance metrics and real estate asset valuations. Compliance & Audit: Ensure compliance with financial and regulatory requirements specific to private equity and real estate sectors. Collaborate with external auditors and tax advisors to support audits and tax filings. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance financial reporting processes and internal controls. Implement new accounting software or systems as needed to support the firm's growth. What you will bring to the table: Knowledge of GAAP required. 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience, with a focus on private lending, real estate, or private equity strongly preferred. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; CPA or CFA designation preferred. Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel; experience with fund accounting systems is a plus. Strong knowledge of financial reporting standards and partnership accounting principles. Experience with real estate investment trusts (REITs) or loan portfolios is highly desirable. Exceptional analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment Must-have: Real estate accounting background and a bachelor's in Accounting or Finance QuickBooks, strongly preferred Nice-to-have (trainable): Private equity/fund accounting experience Benefits: Flexible PTO (15-20 days recommended, plus 11 holidays) Health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance 401k launching next year Benefits package undergoing an upgrade in March 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. 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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.