Virtual
Interim Accounting Consultant
Virtual, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
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
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