Remote Interim International Senior Accountant (6 Months)

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

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