Staff Accountant

Vaco LLC; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Casual dress

Comprehensive benefits

SIMPLE IRA and Roth IRA with 4% match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Vaco in Erlanger, KY is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the Assistant Controller with month-end and year-end closes, and the annual audit. This role also backs up AP/AR and ensures accurate financial records.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with 3–5 years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems. Onsite direct hire with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Understanding of GAAP and basic financial accounting.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with the accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly and year-end close.
• Prepare and post recurring, accrual, reclassification, and adjusting journal entries.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, accruals, and GL accounts.
• Provide backup support for AP/AR.
• Prepare reports and schedules for management.
• Assist with annual audits, including gathering docs.
• Maintain organized accounting records for audit.
• Evaluate workflows and recommend improvements.
• Support accounting team on special projects.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

GL accounting

Journal entries

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Vaco is hiring for a Staff Accountant opportunity in Erlanger KY

Direct Hire, Onsite

Salary: 65-75,000/yr

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accountant to support the Assistant Controller with the company’s month-end and year-end closing processes, as well as the annual audit. This position will play an important role in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records, preparing account reconciliations, recording journal entries, and providing timely financial information.

The Accountant will also provide backup support for the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions to ensure continuity of the department’s daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Assistant Controller with all aspects of the monthly and year-end financial close process.
• Prepare and post recurring, accrual, reclassification, and adjusting journal entries.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, accruals, and other general ledger accounts.
• Provide backup support for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, including assisting with processing, reconciliations, research, and issue resolution as needed.
• Prepare reports and schedules requested by the Assistant Controller and management.
• Assist with the annual financial statement audit, including gathering supporting documentation, preparing audit schedules, responding to auditor requests, and researching audit questions.
• Maintain organized and accurate accounting records and supporting documentation for audit purposes.
• Evaluate current accounting workflows and help identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, strengthen internal controls, and recommend efficiencies.
• Support the Assistant Controller with special accounting projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3 – 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Understanding of GAAP and basic financial accounting principles.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with accounting or ERP systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet strict month-end and year-end deadlines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the Assistant Controller and accounting team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting a month-end or year-end close.
• Experience preparing journal entries.
• Experience assisting with an annual financial statement audit.
• Experience providing backup support for Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Experience with SAP or other cloud-based accounting system.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.

Working Environment

• Free parking.
• Casual dress.
• Competitve pay,commensurate with experience.
• 100% paid medical, dental, and life insurance.
• SIMPLE IRA and ROTH IRA with 4% company match (after 90 days).
• Paid Time Off (PTO), five personal days, and holidays. Two days in July for Summer shutdown and off between Christmas and New Years Day.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.

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