Staff Accountant

Vaco; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco in Irvine, CA is seeking an Interim Staff Accountant to support core general ledger activities, month-end close, reconciliations, and audit prep. This role helps build scalable close processes as the organization grows.

You will partner with business leaders for accruals, manage prepaid assets, post journal entries, and assist with audits. Strong GAAP knowledge and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 1–3 years accounting experience; public accounting preferred.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with large data volumes.
• GAAP knowledge; CPA highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; NetSuite or SAP experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monthly & quarterly accruals with budget owners.
• Prepare schedules for prepaid assets and related calculations.
• Post journal entries and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Support month-end close and process improvements.
• Assist with AP system rollout and internal controls.
• Liaise with external auditors and provide documentation.
• Provide flexible cross-functional support to finance and exec teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

The Interim Staff Accountant will support core general?ledger accounting activities, including month?end close, account reconciliations, and audit preparation. This role is a key contributor in building and maintaining scalable close processes as the organization continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Monthly & Quarterly Accruals - Partner with internal business leaders and budget owners to prepare accurate accruals across multiple departments.
• Prepaid Expense Management - Prepare schedules and supporting calculations for prepaid assets.
• Journal Entry Preparation - Post journal entries, monthly accruals, and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Month?End Close Support - Assist with close activities and contribute to process improvements that enhance scalability.
• AP Platform Implementation - Support project work related to the rollout of a new AP system and related internal controls.
• Audit Support - Liaise with external auditors and provide required documentation for quarterly and annual audits.
• Cross?Functional Collaboration - Provide flexible support to the finance and executive teams on ad?hoc requests.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 1-3 years of accounting experience; public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Analytical and detail?oriented, with the ability to manage large volumes of information efficiently.
• Comfortable in a fast?paced, high?growth environment with shifting priorities.
• Solid understanding of GAAP; CPA highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially advanced Excel; experience with NetSuite or SAP preferred.