Onsite Staff Accountant: Close, Audits & Financial Reporting

Vaco LLC; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Casual dress

Comprehensive benefits

SIMPLE IRA and Roth IRA with 4% match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Vaco in Erlanger, KY is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Assistant Controller with month-end and year-end closes, and the annual audit. This role also backs up AP/AR and ensures accurate financial records.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 3–5 years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems. Onsite direct hire with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Understanding of GAAP and basic financial accounting.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with the accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly and year-end close.
• Prepare and post recurring, accrual, reclassification, and adjusting journal entries.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, accruals, and GL accounts.
• Provide backup support for AP/AR.
• Prepare reports and schedules for management.
• Assist with annual audits, including gathering docs.
• Maintain organized accounting records for audit.
• Evaluate workflows and recommend improvements.
• Support accounting team on special projects.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GL accounting

Journal entries

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Vaco in Erlanger, KY is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Assistant Controller with month-end and year-end closes, and the annual audit. This role also backs up AP/AR and ensures accurate financial records.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 3–5 years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems. Onsite direct hire with competitive benefits.