Senior Accountant POST NUMBER: 274628

Copilot said: Senior Accountant (Contract | 6–8 Weeks) Our client is seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to provide temporary support during a period of increased workload and internal team restructuring. This consultant will play a key role in supporting month-end close activities while partnering closely with accounting leadership and following established processes and SOPs. Responsibilities Support month-end close activities for two subsidiaries (~$20M and ~$60M in annual revenue) Prepare and post journal entries Perform balance sheet reconciliations for key accounts Assist with accruals and recurring monthly accounting processes Review P&L and balance sheet activity to identify variances and unusual trends Research and resolve accounting discrepancies as needed Work within established procedures and internal controls Collaborate with accounting leadership during onboarding and transition periods Qualifications 3 years of Senior Accountant or equivalent accounting experience Strong month-end close and general ledger accounting background Experience with journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations Ability to analyze financial statements and investigate variances Intermediate Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable asking questions Experience supporting small to mid-sized organizations preferred Additional Information Not a highly analytical or reporting-heavy role No advanced Excel, macros, financial modeling, or complex reporting required Seeking a hands-on contributor rather than a Controller or Director-level professional Assignment Details Start: ASAP (within 2 weeks preferred) Duration: 6–8 weeks (approximately 3 month-end close cycles) Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite) Pay Rate: Up to $55/hour NO OUTSIDE VENDORS 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.