Senior Accountant

Vaco; New York (NY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco in New York, NY is seeking a Senior Accountant for a contract-to-hire role in a manufacturing environment. The role supports monthly close, inventory valuation, cost accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations.

3+ years of progressive accounting in manufacturing, strong US GAAP, and collaboration with operations and supply chain are required. On-site four days per week; $50/hour with potential to convert to permanent at $100k.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing or cost accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Experience with inventory accounting, costing methods, and inventory reserves.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations; investigate variances.
• Oversee inventory accounting and costing analysis; report on inventory valuations.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and finance to ensure accurate cost data.
• Assist in financial reporting, variance analysis, and ad hoc projects.
• Support audits with documentation and testing samples.
• Identify process improvements to streamline close timelines and controls.

Skills

manufacturing accounting

GAAP

inventory accounting

cost accounting

month-end close

Excel

Sage ERP

Tools

Sage

Job description

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Client: Manufacturing

Contract to Hire

Location: New York, NY; on-site 4 days per week

Pay Rate: $50/hour, $100k if converted permanent

***Must have manufacturing accounting

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

A growing corporate team in New York City is seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Senior Accountant. This role serves as a key contributor to the monthly financial close process, cost accounting, inventory valuation, and balance sheet reconciliations. The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of progressive accounting experience within a manufacturing environment, a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP, and the ability to collaborate effectively across operations, supply chain, and finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Month-End & Financial Close: Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries and managing account reconciliations.
• Balance Sheet Management: Prepare general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Inventory & Cost Accounting: Oversee inventory accounting functions, including inventory reconciliations, costing analysis, inventory reserve evaluations, and related reporting.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner directly with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure accurate inventory valuation and cost data.
• Reporting & Analysis: Assist with financial reporting packages, variance analysis, and ad hoc accounting or financial projects as assigned.
• Audit & Compliance: Support internal and external audits by gathering testing samples and maintaining clear, organized supporting documentation.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, optimize close timelines, and enhance internal controls.

Qualifications & Required Skills

• Experience: 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in general ledger or corporate accounting.
• Industry Focus: Direct accounting experience within a manufacturing environment is required.
• Core Expertise: Hands-on experience with inventory accounting, including inventory reconciliations, costing methods, and inventory reserves.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, month-end close procedures, journal entries, and balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Software & Systems:
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, formulas).
  • Prior experience working within an ERP system (Sage experience is a plus, but open to training).