Interim Accounting Professionals | Senior Accountant through Controller

Vaco; Memphis (TN); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking experienced accounting professionals for interim and project-based opportunities in the Memphis area. Engagements range from hands-on Senior Accountant work to Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, and Controller-level leadership, with hybrid work options.

Candidates should adapt quickly to new environments, learn systems rapidly, and add value through close collaboration with finance, operations, and leadership on close cycles, reporting, audits, process improvements, and

Qualifications

• Experience at Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Controller, or comparable level.
• Strong general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting experience.
• Solid GAAP knowledge and accounting principles.
• Ability to learn new environments quickly and work independently.
• ERP/accounting systems experience (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support or lead month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Manage general ledger activity and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Assist with audit preparation and requested documentation
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies or outstanding issues
• Support accounting clean-up, backlog, and special projects
• Evaluate and improve accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls
• Assist with system implementations, conversions, or other accounting initiatives
• Provide oversight and direction to accounting team members when needed
• Partner with finance, operations, and leadership on accounting and reporting needs
• Provide hands-on accounting support or interim leadership during periods of transition, growth, or increased workload

Skills

Senior Accountant

Accounting Manager

Controller

Interim leadership

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Interim Accounting Professionals | Senior Accountant through Controller

Location: Hybrid

Duration: Contract / Project-Based

Start: ASAP

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced accounting professionals for a variety of interim and project-based opportunities. These engagements may range from hands-on Senior Accountant support to Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, and Controller-level leadership.

Ideal candidates are comfortable stepping into new environments, quickly learning systems and processes, and providing support where it is needed most. Projects may include month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, audit support, accounting clean-up, process improvement, system implementations, or interim accounting leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on the engagement and level of the role, responsibilities may include:

• Support or lead month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Manage general ledger activity and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Assist with audit preparation and requested documentation
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies or outstanding issues
• Support accounting clean-up, backlog, and special projects
• Evaluate and improve accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls
• Assist with system implementations, conversions, or other accounting initiatives
• Provide oversight and direction to accounting team members when needed
• Partner with finance, operations, and leadership on accounting and reporting needs
• Provide hands-on accounting support or interim leadership during periods of transition, growth, or increased workload

Qualifications

• Experience at the Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Controller, or comparable level
• Strong general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting experience
• Solid understanding of GAAP and accounting principles
• Strong reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and quickly learn new processes
• Comfortable working in environments with changing priorities and project needs
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar platforms is a plus
• Previous interim, consulting, or project-based experience is helpful but not required

Why Consider Contract Accounting Opportunities?

• Work on a variety of accounting projects and initiatives
• Gain exposure to different organizations, systems, and accounting environments
• Apply your experience where organizations have an immediate need
• Opportunities ranging from hands-on accounting work to accounting leadership
• Build additional experience while maintaining flexibility between longer-term career opportunities

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