Interim Senior Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A leading AI technology company based in San Francisco seeks an Interim Senior Accountant to scale accounting operations in a high-growth environment. This on-site role involves managing the month-end close process, performing reconciliations, and analyzing historical data. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in QuickBooks. The position offers competitive compensation, discretionary bonuses, and comprehensive benefits, with an expected duration of 4 months and potential for conversion.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in high-growth or startup environments.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close and prepare GL journal entries.
• Perform bank reconciliations and take ownership of the process.
• Analyze historical accounting data for cleanup and accuracy.
• Generate reports, perform account reconciliations, and conduct variance analysis.
• Assist with AP accruals, lease accounting (ASC 842), and ad hoc projects.

Skills

Accounting experience

Knowledge of US GAAP

QuickBooks proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

QuickBooks

Google Sheets

Job description

Interim Senior Accountant

Our client, a rapidly growing AI technology company, is seeking a Senior Accountant to work closely with a seasoned finance leader and help scale accounting operations in a high-growth environment.

The position is on-site in San Francisco, Monday through Friday, with occasional remote Saturday work during month-end and year-end close. This engagement has an expected duration of 4 months with potential for conversion.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close and prepare GL journal entries
• Perform bank reconciliations and take ownership of the process
• Analyze historical accounting data for cleanup and accuracy
• Generate reports, perform account reconciliations, and conduct variance analysis
• Assist with AP accruals, lease accounting (ASC 842), and ad hoc projects

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in high-growth or startup environments
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial statement preparation
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Google Sheets
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

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.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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