Senior Accountant POST NUMBER: 161746

We are working with a growing and dynamic organization in Orange County seeking a Senior Accountant on a temp-to-hire basis. This role will play a key part in supporting the accounting team through month-end close, financial reporting, and ongoing process improvements. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities Manage full-cycle accounting activities including general ledger, journal entries, and account reconciliations Assist with month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies Maintain financial records and support the preparation of monthly financial statements Perform variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance Support audit requests and assist with year-end audit preparation Collaborate cross-functionally with finance and operational teams Drive process improvements and help streamline accounting workflows Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required 5 years of progressive accounting experience (mix of public and industry preferred) Strong understanding of GAAP and month-end close processes Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, large data sets) Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar) preferred Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities Excellent communication and problem-solving skills 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.