Senior Accountant: Growth-Driven, Temp-to-Hire

Vaco

Costa Mesa (CA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision benefits
401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco is seeking a Senior Accountant in Orange County for a temp-to-hire engagement. The role focuses on full-cycle accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting while driving process improvements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, solid GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and preparation for audits are key parts of the job.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience (mix of public and industry preferred).
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes.
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, large data sets).

Responsibilities

  • Manage full-cycle accounting activities including general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
  • Maintain financial records and support the preparation of monthly financial statements.
  • Perform variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance.
  • Support audit requests and assist with year-end audit preparation.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with finance and operational teams.
  • Drive process improvements and help streamline accounting workflows.
  • Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge
Month-end close
Excel advanced
ERP experience
Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite
Oracle
SAP

Job description

Vaco is seeking a Senior Accountant in Orange County for a temp-to-hire engagement. The role focuses on full-cycle accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting while driving process improvements.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, solid GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and preparation for audits are key parts of the job.

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