Accounting Supervisor

Vaco; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an experienced Accounting Supervisor for a long-term contract in Costa Mesa. You will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, support month-end close, financial reporting, and staff development in a fully onsite environment.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of supervisory experience, strong GAAP knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and ERP system experience. Large corporate background is preferred. Excellent communication and organization are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and accounting principles.
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience.
• Experience in large corporate environment preferred.
• 2+ years supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily accounting activities and support accounting team members.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Monitor compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
• Partner with cross-functional departments to resolve accounting issues and improve processes.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency.

Skills

Supervisory experience

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Supervisor for a long-term contract opportunity with a large, established organization in Costa Mesa. This position is fully onsite and will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations while supporting month-end close, financial reporting, and staff development.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily accounting activities and support accounting team members
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger activity
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
• Monitor compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
• Partner with cross-functional departments to resolve accounting issues and improve processes
• Support internal and external audits
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and increased efficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles
• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
• Experience working in a large corporate environment preferred
• 2+ years of accounting supervisory or team lead experience strongly preferred
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on accounting experience in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to lead and mentor accounting staff
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Experience supporting high-volume accounting operations

Note: This opportunity is open to W2 candidates only. C2C arrangements will not be considered.

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 [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

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.

For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

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.
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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

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.