SEC Senior Accountant

Vaco; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking an SEC Senior Accountant to support external financial reporting, global consolidations, and technical accounting research under US GAAP and SEC rules. The role partners with FP&A, auditors, and business lines to ensure timely, accurate disclosures and robust internal controls.

The successful candidate will have a CPA or active exam candidacy, 5–7 years of accounting or financial reporting experience, and strong Excel skills to prepare statements, schedules, and investor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Active CPA license in good standing or CPA exam candidate status.
• 5–7 years of accounting or financial reporting experience.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• SOX and internal controls experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and SEC research.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and accounting software packages.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support quarterly and annual SEC financial reporting, including disclosures and reconciliations.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and related schedules.
• Support monthly consolidation activities across domestic and international businesses.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and bank covenant calculations.
• Assist with investor materials and presentations for IR activities.
• Support technical accounting research and new guidance implementation.
• Partner with FP&A, internal stakeholders, and external auditors on reporting and audits.
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, processes, documentation, and internal controls.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

GAAP knowledge

SEC reporting

Excel proficiency

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Active CPA license or CPA exam candidate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Accounting software

Job description

SEC SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

About the Opportunity

A detail-oriented SEC Senior Accountant is needed to support external financial reporting, global consolidations, technical accounting research, and internal reporting processes in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to partner effectively across the organization to ensure timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and support quarterly and annual SEC financial reporting, including financial statements, disclosures, supporting schedules, explanations, and reconciliations.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, stockholders’ equity, OCI, and related supporting tables.
• Support monthly consolidation activities across domestic and international businesses, including consolidation journal entries in Oracle Financial Close and Consolidation System (FCCS).
• Prepare monthly financial statements and bank covenant calculations required under applicable loan agreements.
• Support quarterly investor materials and presentations for investor relations activities.
• Assist with technical accounting research and support implementation of new accounting guidance in accordance with GAAP and SEC rules and regulations.
• Partner with FP&A, internal stakeholders, and external auditors to support reporting requirements, reviews, and annual audits.
• Maintain and improve accounting and finance policies, processes, documentation, and internal controls.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Active CPA license in good standing or CPA exam candidate status.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of accounting or financial reporting experience.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• SOX and internal controls experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and SEC reporting research.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and accounting software packages.

This role offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

About Vaco

Vaco is a global talent solutions firm that partners with organizations to provide expert consulting, project support, and direct-hire recruiting across accounting, finance, technology, operations, and more. We connect skilled professionals with meaningful opportunities while delivering flexible, high-impact solutions for our clients.