Accountant

Accountant (Contract)

Location: Torrance, CA (Hybrid – 4 days onsite, 1 day remote)
Pay: $25–28/hour
Schedule: Standard business hours

We're partnering with a well-established organization seeking an Accountant to join their Accounting Operations team on a contract basis with potential for long-term extension. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team with strong training and the chance to gain experience in a large corporate accounting environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare account reconciliations and research discrepancies

• Assist with month-end close activities and journal entries

• Support general ledger accounting and financial reporting

• Assist with audit requests and SOX compliance

• Maintain accurate accounting records and documentation

Qualifications:

• Experience with account reconciliations and month-end close

• Intermediate Excel skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

• Experience with Oracle, PeopleSoft, or Hyperion is a plus

• Corporate accounting experience preferred

This opportunity is looking to move quickly and offers strong training, exposure to a variety of accounting functions, and the potential for a long-term assignment.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.