Contract Senior Accountant — GAAP & Close Expert

Vaco; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking an Interim Senior Accountant to join their team on a contract basis. The role will work closely with the Controller and Accounts Payable to support day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and special projects in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable working across multiple systems and processes to ensure accurate financial information and timely close cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required or preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles.
• Experience preparing and posting journal entries.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain general ledger activity.
• Perform month-end and year-end close responsibilities.
• Support GAAP-compliant accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Analyze financial data and assist with ad hoc reporting requests.
• Reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, and operational departments.
• Work across multiple accounting and operational systems to gather and validate financial information.

Skills

Journal entries

GAAP

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

General Ledger Systems

Job description

Vaco is seeking an Interim Senior Accountant to join their team on a contract basis. The role will work closely with the Controller and Accounts Payable to support day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and special projects in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, adaptable, and comfortable working across multiple systems and processes to ensure accurate financial information and timely close cycles.