Senior Accounting Consultant

Vaco by Highspring; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Senior Accounting Consultant to maintain financial record accuracy while driving process improvements. The role requires strong accounting expertise, oversight of the general ledger, and the ability to manage audits efficiently within a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Access to medical, dental, vision benefits

401K options

Professional development resources

Holiday and bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Expertise in general ledger management and month-end close.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate transactions.
• Perform high-volume account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare and manage the month-end close process.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or advanced certification

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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This range is provided by Vaco by Highspring. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$40.00/hr - $50.00/hr

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Managing Director, Client Solutions at Vaco

Senior Accounting Consultant
Homewood, AL *HYBRID
$40-50/H

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accounting Consultant to join a fast-paced, dynamic organization on a project-basis. In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records while driving process improvements and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and maintain the general ledger, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and promptly.
• Perform complex, high-volume account reconciliations, resolving discrepancies efficiently.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, and reclassifications.
• Manage and lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Analyze and interpret financial data, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and reconciliations as required.
• Drive process optimization initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy across accounting operations.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field (CPA or advanced certification strongly preferred).
• A minimum of 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with expertise in general ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and data analysis).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  

Our consultants have access to our benefits (medical, dental, vision) and 401K options, as well as our extensive network of resources, including professional development, holiday and bonus opportunities, and more.
*This is an interim/contract position, yielding 40 hours/week

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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