Senior Accountant

Vaco; San Juan Capistrano (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant for a full-time, onsite role in South Orange County, CA. The position involves ownership of cash management, AR/AP, reconciliations, inventory accounting, reporting, and audit support.

The ideal candidate will have strong operational accounting experience, thrive in a high-volume environment, and be able to manage recurring processes and deadlines. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and inventory-based industries is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience in a hands-on role.
• Proficient in GL, reconciliations, AR/AP, and cash management.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cash activity and record transactions in the general ledger.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts.
• Record cash receipts and investigate discrepancies.
• Process vendor invoices and manage accounts payable.
• Monitor AR aging and apply customer payments.
• Reconcile vendor activity and support inventory accounting.
• Prepare recurring financial reports and assist with month-end close.
• Support external audits with schedules and documentation.
• Ensure internal controls and accurate accounting records.

Skills

General accounting

Cash management

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

General ledger

Reconciliations

Excel

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

Job description

South Orange County, CA | Onsite

Full-Time Opportunity

Competitive Base Salary + Bonus

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join a well-established organization in South Orange County. This is a hands-on accounting position with ownership across cash management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, inventory accounting, reporting, and audit support.

The ideal candidate has strong operational accounting experience, is comfortable working in a high-volume environment, and enjoys taking ownership of recurring processes and deadlines. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and inventory-based businesses is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting & Cash Management

• Manage daily cash activity and record transactions within the general ledger
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations across multiple accounts
• Record cash receipts and research discrepancies
• Review transactions for accuracy and ensure proper general ledger treatment
• Maintain supporting schedules and accounting documentation
• Assist with month-end close and recurring accounting activities

Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable

• Monitor accounts receivable aging and research outstanding customer balances
• Apply customer payments, credits, and adjustments
• Identify potential collection issues and communicate them to appropriate stakeholders
• Review and process vendor invoices
• Reconcile vendor activity and investigate discrepancies
• Process vendor payments through ACH/EFT and check
• Support positive pay and other payment control processes

Inventory & Reporting

• Assist with inventory accounting, costing, and related reconciliations
• Prepare recurring sales and financial analysis reports
• Support commission-related reporting and calculationsAssist with inventory-related property tax reporting across multiple jurisdictions
• Partner with sales and operational teams on accounting and reporting needs

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for external audits
• Respond to information requests from auditors and financial institutions
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation
• Help ensure accounting processes follow established internal controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong general ledger and account reconciliation experience
• Experience with cash management, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
• Working knowledge of ACH/EFT payments, bank reconciliations, and positive pay
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Ability to work independently while managing recurring deadlines

Preferred Experience

• Microsoft Dynamics GP experience
• Manufacturing, distribution, wholesale, or other inventory-based industry experience
• Inventory accounting and costing experience
• Multi-state property tax reporting exposure
• Experience supporting commission-based sales reporting
• CPA or progress toward CPA is a plus

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is comfortable being hands-on and taking ownership of day-to-day accounting activities. The right person will be detail-oriented, dependable, and able to manage multiple accounting functions while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

This is a great opportunity for a Senior Accountant who enjoys a broad scope of responsibilities and wants to join an established organization where they can make an immediate impact.

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