Senior Accountant: GAAP Close & Financial Analysis

Vaco; 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, ensure accurate financial reporting, and contribute to month-end and year-end closes. This is a direct-hire role with a salary range of $75,000 to $100,000 per year.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills, plus experience with ERP systems and multi-entity environments. CPA or progress toward CPA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and GL accounting experience.
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and ERP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Maintain General Ledger accuracy and posting.
• Assist with monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze balances, identify discrepancies, and research variances.
• Reconcile bank and balance sheet accounts; review intercompany activity.
• Support AP, AR, fixed assets, and other accounting functions.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Support external audits with schedules and analyses.
• Identify process improvements to improve reporting accuracy.
• Contribute to special accounting projects as assigned.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Vaco in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Senior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and contribute to month-end and year-end closes. This is a direct-hire role with a salary range of $75,000 to $100,000 per year.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills, plus experience with ERP systems and multi-entity environments. CPA or progress toward CPA is preferred.