Senior Accountant

Vaco; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco is seeking a Senior Accountant in Orange County for a temp-to-hire engagement. The role focuses on full-cycle accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting while driving process improvements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, solid GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and preparation for audits are key parts of the job.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience (mix of public and industry preferred).
• Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, large data sets).

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting activities including general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain financial records and support the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance.
• Support audit requests and assist with year-end audit preparation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance and operational teams.
• Drive process improvements and help streamline accounting workflows.
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Excel advanced

ERP experience

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Job description

We are working with a growing and dynamic organization in Orange County seeking a Senior Accountant on a temp-to-hire basis. This role will play a key part in supporting the accounting team through month-end close, financial reporting, and ongoing process improvements. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting activities including general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain financial records and support the preparation of monthly financial statements
• Perform variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance
• Support audit requests and assist with year-end audit preparation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with finance and operational teams
• Drive process improvements and help streamline accounting workflows
• Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience (mix of public and industry preferred)
• Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, large data sets)
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar) preferred
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/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, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes 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. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

Equal Opportunity

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs.

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.