Staff Accountant - Hybrid, High-Growth, Multi-Entity

Vaco; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco's client in Wilmington, NC is hiring a Staff Accountant to join a growing finance team. This hybrid role involves three days onsite and multi-entity accounting exposure, with a focus on accuracy and process improvement.

You will support month-end close, journal entries, and financial reporting, while partnering with operational leaders to deliver insights, budgets, and forecast data. This is an ideal role for someone building a career in accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 1–4 years of accounting experience, pref. in public accounting or multi-entity environment.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze large volumes of financial data.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and complete monthly account reconciliations.
• Support month-end close activities, including analysis of revenue, expenses, and balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and analyze variances against expectations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Partner with operational leaders to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and enhance internal controls.
• Support external audits and assist with financial statement preparation.
• Participate in special projects, acquisitions integration efforts, and system improvement initiatives.
• Assist with year-end reporting requirements and various compliance-related activities.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting support as needed.

Skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Job description

Vaco's client in Wilmington, NC is hiring a Staff Accountant to join a growing finance team. This hybrid role involves three days onsite and multi-entity accounting exposure, with a focus on accuracy and process improvement.

You will support month-end close, journal entries, and financial reporting, while partnering with operational leaders to deliver insights, budgets, and forecast data. This is an ideal role for someone building a career in accounting.