Financial Reporting and Accounting Specialist POST NUMBER: 471598

Job Title: Financial Reporting & Accounting Analyst (Contract)
Location: Princeton, NJ Area (Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
Duration: Immediate start through July

We are seeking a Financial Reporting & Accounting Analyst for a temporary engagement supporting the accounting and finance team. This role will focus on financial statement preparation, general ledger reconciliations, and treasury-related activities while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and external reporting requirements. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries for various GL accounts, including external debt, hedges, and pension activity

• Assist with the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP

• Perform reconciliations and analysis of general ledger accounts

• Support internal and external audit requests to ensure audits remain on track

• Assist with daily cash operations, liquidity planning, and short-term borrowing or investment activities

• Coordinate with lenders to ensure interest and related payments are completed on time

• Conduct technical accounting research, including implementation of new accounting standards and evaluation of complex transactions

• Provide support on special projects and other accounting tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

• 3–5 years of accounting or finance experience

• Public accounting experience preferred

Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of basic and intermediate accounting principles and US GAAP

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple responsibilities

• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information

• Experience with financial systems such as JDE (ERP) and Workiva is a plus

• Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and internal controls

This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking a hands-on financial reporting role in a collaborative environment while supporting a team during a temporary leave coverage.

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.