Interim International Senior Accountant

Vaco Recruiter Services; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring seeks an Interim International Senior Accountant for a six-month remote engagement, supporting accounting across multiple international entities. The role involves month-end close, intercompany processes, and payroll accounting, with emphasis on accuracy and scalable controls.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business, have ERP and Excel proficiency, and demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving skills for independent work and process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; professional certification preferred.
• Experience with month-end close, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Experience with international or multi-entity accounting, including intercompany transactions, payroll, transfer pricing, or audits.
• Proficiency with ERP and close-management systems; strong Excel skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving; ability to work independently and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting operations for multiple international entities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Execute month-end and quarter-end close activities with proper documentation and controls.
• Support payroll accounting, payroll entries, employee accruals, payroll taxes, and equity allocations.
• Prepare intercompany invoices, reconciliations, eliminations, settlements, and transfer-pricing calculations.
• Assist international statutory audits with workpapers, schedules, and auditor responses.
• Review balance sheet accounts and financial results to identify drivers, risks, and unusual activity.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external service providers to meet reporting deadlines.
• Improve accounting processes, documentation, systems usage, and workflows for efficiency.

Skills

Excel

ERP systems

Close-management systems

Intercompany accounting

Payroll accounting

Variance analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Professional accounting certification preferred

Job description

Interim International Senior Accountant

Our client, a global financial technology company, is seeking an Interim International Senior Accountant to support accounting operations across multiple international entities. Location

This role is remote and is expected to last approximately six months.

Responsibilities:

• Manage operational accounting for multiple international entities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Execute month-end and quarter-end close activities while maintaining accurate documentation and effective controls
• Support payroll accounting, including payroll entries, employee-related accruals, payroll taxes, clearing accounts, and equity compensation allocations
• Prepare intercompany invoices, reconciliations, eliminations, settlements, and related transfer-pricing calculations
• Support international statutory audits by preparing workpapers, schedules, and responses to auditor requests
• Review balance sheet accounts and financial results to identify key drivers, trends, risks, and unusual activity
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external service providers to resolve accounting matters and meet reporting deadlines
• Improve accounting processes, documentation, systems usage, and workflows to increase efficiency and scalability

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field; professional accounting certification preferred
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Experience with international or multi-entity accounting, including intercompany transactions, payroll accounting, transfer pricing, or statutory audits
• Proficiency with ERP and close-management systems, along with strong Excel skills
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to work independently and improve accounting processes

Compensation:

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 certifications;
• Office location and other geographic considerations;
• Other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco by Highspring notes that the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

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