Corporate Accountant

Company overview: Vaco is a solutions firm specializing in consulting with Accounting and Finance and Technology. Specializing in caring for our consultants as well as clients, we provide expertise at all levels and are looking to expand our team of experienced long-term consultants to support our clients.
Position Overview:
Currently seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Corporate General Ledger Accountant to join our team. As a General Ledger Accountant, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, performing account reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and assisting in financial reporting processes. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of accruals, consolidations, allocations, and possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Perform general ledger reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Assist in the coordination of the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Record and post journal entries for various transactions and adjustments.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Conduct variance analysis and investigate discrepancies to ensure proper financial reporting.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary information for financial reporting and audits.
• Assist in the consolidation of financial data from subsidiary companies.
• Prepare and review intercompany transactions and allocations and resolve any discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and relevant regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proven experience as a General Ledger Accountant, Financial Reporting, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of accrual accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with Foreign Exchange (FX) accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with financial statement preparation and analysis.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Big 4 Experience
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant)
• Familiarity with ERP such as SAP, Workday ERP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct.
• Experience with consolidation and allocation processes.
• Experience in a large organization.