Job Description

OVERVIEWOur client base has ongoing, immediate needs for an Strategic Accounting Consultant to support project-based initiatives and interim coverages during peak times, at a Controller-level skill-set, and always doing hands-on work.Vaco Consultants will be responsible for adhering to accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. This position will need to work to tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities, including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end client audit projects, and the support of budget and forecast activities.Responsibilities:Overall day-to-day management of financial reporting accuracy and processing of client informationBalance sheet reconciliations, including cash, fixed assets, payroll, and other accrualsReview and approval of account classificationsReview of G/L for any missing transactions and overall accuracyOversight of AP, AR, payroll, cost accounting (if applicable)Assisting in the formulation of the budget and preparing the monthly budget variance analysesTechnical accounting research, including revenue recognition, leases, stock-based compensation, and business combinationsSkills and experience:8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, ideally with experience in month-end close and financial reportingBachelor’s Degree in Accounting, CPA preferredExperience in a public accounting firm or consulting services environment preferredStrong technical financial accounting (GAAP) knowledgeKnowledge of accounting/ERP software, including NetSuite, Intacct, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics Suite, and QuickBooksKnowledge of reporting systems, including with OneStream, Hyperion, Adaptive Planning preferredExperience working in a paperless environment strongly preferredPersonal attributes:Client service-focused team player with a positive “can-do” attitudeAbility to commit for duration of engagementAbility to work autonomously with little directionAbility to upward manage hiring manager overseeing project deliveryStrong interpersonal and relationship building skillsVaco 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 NoticeVaco 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.

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Interim role, Local area, Immediate start,

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