Senior Accountant & Financial Analyst – Temp-to-Hire Growth

Vaco Recruiter Services; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Accountant/Financial Analyst for a temp-to-hire role. The position supports month-end close, financial reporting, and budgeting while collaborating cross-functionally to drive business decisions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. CPA is preferred but not required; ERP experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis.
• Experience working within ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and post journal entries including accruals and payroll-related entries.
• Perform account reconciliations and analyze variances.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages for management.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Excel modeling

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred (not required)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Vaco Recruiter Services in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Accountant/Financial Analyst for a temp-to-hire role. The position supports month-end close, financial reporting, and budgeting while collaborating cross-functionally to drive business decisions.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. CPA is preferred but not required; ERP experience is expected.