Interim Senior Accountant - Fixed Assets

Vaco; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

Vaco is seeking an Interim Senior Accountant to support fixed asset accounting during a temporary leave. The role is hybrid in the San Francisco Bay Area with potential for fully remote work for qualified candidates, lasting about 2 months with possible extension.

The ideal candidate has senior-level fixed asset experience in ERP, handles additions, disposals, impairments, and month-end close, and works independently to maintain accurate asset records and schedules.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on fixed asset accounting in ERP environment.
• Experience with asset additions, disposals, transfers, impairments.
• Solid month-end close knowledge.
• Ability to work independently at senior level.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day fixed asset accounting activities and maintain accurate fixed asset records.
• Process asset additions, disposals, transfers, impairments, and other fixed asset transactions.
• Track asset movements and ensure location transfers and related accounting entries are recorded accurately.
• Support high-volume fixed asset activity during month-end close and reporting cycles.
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules, reconciliations, and accounting documentation.
• Assist with prepaid expense accounting and related close activities.
• Partner with the accounting team to ensure transactions are processed accurately and on schedule.
• Investigate and resolve fixed asset accounting issues with minimal supervision.

Skills

Fixed asset accounting

ERP experience

Month-end close

Independent work

Job description

Interim Senior Accountant, Fixed Assets

Our client, a life sciences technology company, is seeking an Interim Senior Accountant to support fixed asset accounting activities during a temporary leave coverage period.

This role is hybrid in the San Francisco Bay Area, with the option for fully remote work for qualified candidates. This role has an initial duration of approximately 2 months, with the potential of extension.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day fixed asset accounting activities and maintain accurate fixed asset records
• Process asset additions, disposals, transfers, impairments, and other fixed asset transactions
• Track asset movements and ensure location transfers and related accounting entries are recorded accurately
• Support high-volume fixed asset activity during month-end close and reporting cycles
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules, reconciliations, and accounting documentation
• Assist with prepaid expense accounting and related close activities
• Partner with the accounting team to ensure transactions are processed accurately and on schedule
• Investigate and resolve fixed asset accounting issues with minimal supervision

Requirements:

• Strong hands-on experience with fixed asset accounting in an ERP environment
• Demonstrated experience processing fixed asset additions, disposals, transfers, and impairments
• Solid understanding of month-end close processes and related accounting procedures
• Senior Accountant-level experience or higher, with the ability to operate independently
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a high volume of accounting activity
• Experience with prepaid expense accounting is preferred but not required

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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