OVERVIEW Our client base has ongoing, immediate needs for an
Strategic Accounting Consultant to support project-based initiatives and interim coverages during peak times, at a
Controller-level skill-set, and always doing
hands-on work.
Vaco Consultants will be responsible for adhering to accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. This position will need to work to tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities, including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end client audit projects, and the support of budget and forecast activities.
Responsibilities:- Overall day-to-day management of financial reporting accuracy and processing of client information
- Balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, fixed assets, payroll, and other accruals
- Review and approval of account classifications
- Review of G/L for any missing transactions and overall accuracy
- Oversight of AP, AR, payroll, cost accounting (if applicable)
- Assisting in the formulation of the budget and preparing the monthly budget variance analyses
- Technical accounting research, including revenue recognition, leases, stock-based compensation, and business combinations
Skills and experience:- 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, ideally with experience in month-end close and financial reporting
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, CPA preferred
- Experience in a public accounting firm or consulting services environment preferred
- Strong technical financial accounting (GAAP) knowledge
- Knowledge of accounting/ERP software, including NetSuite, Intacct, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics Suite, and QuickBooks
- Knowledge of reporting systems, including with OneStream, Hyperion, Adaptive Planning preferred
- Experience working in a paperless environment strongly preferred
Personal attributes:- Client service-focused team player with a positive "can-do" attitude
- Ability to commit for duration of engagement
- Ability to work autonomously with little direction
- Ability to upward manage hiring manager overseeing project delivery
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills