Job Description

Vaco is actively seeking Accounting Consultants to support our clients with project-based initiatives and interim coverage during peak periods. This role requires a Senior Accountant-level skill set while remaining hands-on with daily accounting operations.
As a Vaco Consultant, you will apply your expertise in accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. You’ll work within tight deadlines, managing general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audits, and budget/forecast activities.
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end close processes, including journal entries and accruals
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, fixed assets, payroll, and accruals
• Ensure general ledger accuracy, reviewing transactions for completeness and proper classification
• Assist with AP, AR, payroll, and cost accounting (if applicable)
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including variance analysis
• Assist in year-end audit preparation, working closely with external auditors
• Research and apply technical accounting standards, including GAAP compliance

• 3+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with expertise in month-end close and financial reporting
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; CPA preferred
• Prior experience in public accounting or corporate accounting strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Proficiency in ERP systems
• Experience with reporting systems preferred

• Detail-oriented and highly organized with strong analytical skills
• Ability to commit to project duration and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally and manage stakeholder expectations
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to process improvemen

This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your expertise in a dynamic, project-driven environment, supporting a variety of clients with their accounting needs. If you're looking for your next consulting opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!

WHY VACO?

Vaco's accounting and finance team is made up of senior and executive-level  industry veterans  from public accounting firms and industry. We've done the audits, managed compliance with new regulations, and navigated mergers, integrations and other demanding projects.

We have direct relationships with hiring managers, so you can expect that we proactively market your skill-set to prospective clients that we mutually agree make sense-  promoting your strength s to our client relationships.

Our projects typically last between 3 months and 6 months, but often go longer than expected. As the project has a clear end date, Vaco will work to secure a reference from the client, work with the Consultant to build a Case Study, and begin marketing for our next engagement.

Benefits

At Vaco, your career goals guide our efforts. We see you, we hear you, and we’re here to help. That’s why we not only work to find you a great opportunity, but we also provide you with the support and resources you need to succeed. We offer comprehensive and affordable benefits so you can focus your energy on more important matters like achieving your personal and professional goals. Whether you’re interested in contract work or temp to hire opportunities, we’ve got you covered!

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.

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