ASC 606 Technical Accounting Specialist (6-Month Contract)

Vaco; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Onsite 4 days / Remote 1 day

Job summary

Vaco is seeking a Technical Accounting Senior to join a fast-growing client team in Costa Mesa, CA on a 6-month contract. The role concentrates on ASC 606 revenue recognition, contract analysis, and documentation, collaborating with accounting, finance, legal, and operations.

The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting fundamentals, experience with complex revenue arrangements, and the ability to drive process improvements while supporting audits and disclosures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of ASC 606 and revenue recognition.
• Experience reviewing contracts and documenting technical accounting conclusions.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Excellent analytical and research skills.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Review customer contracts and evaluate revenue recognition under ASC 606.
• Analyze complex or non-standard revenue arrangements and determine appropriate accounting treatment.
• Prepare technical accounting memos and supporting documentation.
• Evaluate contract modifications, variable consideration, performance obligations, and transaction price considerations.
• Support month-end and quarter-end revenue accounting activities.
• Prepare and review revenue-related journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with revenue-related financial statement disclosures.
• Support internal and external audit requests related to revenue recognition.
• Partner cross-functionally to understand contractual terms and their accounting implications.
• Assist with improvements to revenue accounting processes, controls, and documentation.

Skills

ASC 606 knowledge

Revenue recognition

Contract review

Technical accounting research

US GAAP

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Vaco is seeking a Technical Accounting Senior to join a fast-growing client team in Costa Mesa, CA on a 6-month contract. The role concentrates on ASC 606 revenue recognition, contract analysis, and documentation, collaborating with accounting, finance, legal, and operations.

The ideal candidate has strong technical accounting fundamentals, experience with complex revenue arrangements, and the ability to drive process improvements while supporting audits and disclosures.