Interim Accounting Consultant POST NUMBER: 485172

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