Senior Accountant: GAAP Close & Analysis

Vaco; East Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Senior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and drive accurate financial reporting. The role focuses on month-end close, reconciliations, and cross-functional collaboration to improve processes.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems. This position is a direct hire and on-site in Cleveland, OH.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working with ERP or accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure transactions are accurately recorded.
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze account balances, identify discrepancies, and research variances.
• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and intercompany transactions.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and other accounting functions as needed.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal control procedures.
• Support external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and account analyses.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and efficiency.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Journal entries

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Vaco in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Senior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations and drive accurate financial reporting. The role focuses on month-end close, reconciliations, and cross-functional collaboration to improve processes.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems. This position is a direct hire and on-site in Cleveland, OH.