Senior Staff Accountant: AR & Month-End Lead (Contract)

Vaco; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join the accounting team on a contract-to-hire basis. The role focuses on AR and month-end close, with opportunities to lead and mentor junior staff and collaborate with executives.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of accounting experience, strong AR and cash application skills, and proficiency in QuickBooks and ERP systems. This position is onsite in Irvine and offers growth potential within a leadership-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong accounts receivable and cash application experience required.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks required.
• ERP system experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex accounts receivable functions, including cash application, deposit reconciliations, aging analysis, and customer account research
• Process and reconcile high-volume customer remittances across multiple invoices and orders
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and month-end close support schedules
• Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations
• Maintain fixed asset records and related accounting schedules
• Assist with financial reporting and general ledger maintenance
• Support audit requests and organize supporting documentation
• Monitor outstanding receivables and help drive collection and reconciliation efforts
• Provide guidance and support to junior accounting team members
• Partner with leadership on special projects and process improvement initiatives

Skills

Accounts receivable

Cash application

Month-end close

Journal entries

QuickBooks

ERP systems

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Vaco by Highspring in Irvine, CA is seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to join the accounting team on a contract-to-hire basis. The role focuses on AR and month-end close, with opportunities to lead and mentor junior staff and collaborate with executives.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of accounting experience, strong AR and cash application skills, and proficiency in QuickBooks and ERP systems. This position is onsite in Irvine and offers growth potential within a leadership-focused