Senior Accountant: Close, GAAP, and Acquisitions

Vaco; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco is seeking a Senior Accountant in the Raleigh area to own key balance sheet areas and lead the monthly close, financial reporting, and audit support. You will work independently to strengthen controls and identify process improvements across multi-entity operations.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, with strong US GAAP knowledge and advanced Excel. CPA is a plus, and experience with ERP systems and multi-location environments is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA is a plus and encouraged.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP with hands-on experience in areas such as fixed assets, prepaids, debt, payroll, bank reconciliations, or lease accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems in multi-entity/multi-location environments.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly close, including journal entries, reconciliations, schedules, and balance sheet analysis.
• Maintain fixed and intangible asset records (additions, depreciation, transfers, disposals).
• Manage prepaid expense schedules and accurate amortization across entities.
• Prepare payroll-related entries, accruals, tax liabilities, and related balance sheet items.
• Maintain debt schedules and classify current vs. long-term balances.
• Support lease accounting including new agreements, modifications, terminations, and monthly entries.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and investigate outstanding items.
• Support financial reporting, audits, and tax schedules as needed.
• Assist with integration of newly acquired entities and streamline processes.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

ERP accounting systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA is a plus

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Vaco is seeking a Senior Accountant in the Raleigh area to own key balance sheet areas and lead the monthly close, financial reporting, and audit support. You will work independently to strengthen controls and identify process improvements across multi-entity operations.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, with strong US GAAP knowledge and advanced Excel. CPA is a plus, and experience with ERP systems and multi-location environments is preferred.