Senior Accountant

Vaco Recruiter Services; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services partners with an established organization to fill a Senior Accountant role on a part-time, 4-6 month contract in a hybrid setting in Orange County, CA.

This position focuses on month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting support, and special projects in a fast-paced accounting environment. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with GAAP expertise and strong Excel skills, with Yardi experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP and corporate accounting understanding.
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries for month-end close, accruals and prepaid expenses.
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules.
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and investigate variances.
• Review general ledger activity for data accuracy.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and month-end workpapers.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation entries.
• Track prepaid expenses and related amortization.
• Support payroll accounting and related journal entries.
• Assist with lender reporting and financial analyses.
• Prepare schedules for audits and tax filings.
• Support multi-entity accounting and special projects as needed.

Skills

Journal entries

Bank reconciliations

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Intercompany accounting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Yardi

Job description

Orange County, CA (Hybrid)

Part-Time (24-32 hours/week) | 4-6 Month Contract Opportunity

W2 Only | No C2C Arrangements

We are partnering with a well-established organization seeking a Senior Accountant for a part-time, 4-6 month contract engagement. This hybrid role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who can step in quickly, work independently, and support critical accounting and financial reporting functions.

The position offers a mix of month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting support, and special projects within a collaborative and fast-paced accounting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries related to month-end close, including accruals and prepaid expenses
• Perform bank reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules
• Reconcile intercompany accounts and investigate variances
• Review general ledger activity and ensure financial data accuracy
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and month-end workpapers
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and record depreciation activity
• Track prepaid expenses and prepare related amortization entries
• Support payroll accounting and associated journal entries
• Assist with lender reporting, compliance requirements, and financial analyses
• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for audits and tax filings
• Support accounting for multiple entities and special projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and corporate accounting principles
• Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience working within ERP systems
• Yardi experience preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

Preferred Experience

• Multi-entity accounting experience
• Fixed assets, intercompany accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Audit support and financial reporting experienceYardi experience is highly desirable
• Real estate, property management, asset management, or corporate accounting background preferred

What We're Looking For

• A hands-on accountant who can contribute immediately
• Someone comfortable working independently and managing their own workload
• A detail-oriented professional with strong follow-through and accountability
• An individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and communicates effectively with stakeholders

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant seeking a flexible, part-time contract role with a stable organization and an experienced accounting team.