Outsourced Accountant

1 week ago

Red Bank, United States Vaco Staffing Full time

Vaco Outsourced Accountant
New Jersey - Hybrid
$50-100 an hour based on experience

What You'll Do
  • Work collaboratively with a diverse set of colleagues to serve clients in the areas of financial accounting matters and business processes:
  • Prepare financial statements, typically in connection with acquisitions, carve-outs, proposed sale transactions, restatements, etc.
  • Assist in the in the design and implementation of new accounting policies and procedures.
  • Assess and improve financial accounting close process; including accelerating and streamlining monthly and quarterly reporting processes.
  • Establish and document best-in-class financial and operational internal controls and/or assisting in controls remediation.
  • Assist with audit preparation.
  • Oversee and manage financial reporting and operational system implementations.
  • Assess and design finance and accounting organizational structure.
  • Bring a knowledge of reporting and/or operational accounting issues to engagements.
  • Act as the firm representative during client engagements
  • Assist in growing the firm by supporting business development activities.
  • Identify and sponsor internal initiatives.
Ideally, You Are
  • Passionate about delivering exceptional client service.
  • Experienced in advising clients on financial accounting issues.
  • Knowledgeable of complex financial accounting and operations issues
  • Excessively detailed oriented with an eye for quality
  • Experienced managing projects with tight deadlines
  • A self-starter with a strong work ethic
  • Able to effectively communicate complex issues and solutions, and raise issues to senior team members when necessary.
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team as needed.
Ideally, You Have
  • Over 7 years of experience working in financial accounting or operations at a top-tier public accounting or financial advisory firm, and/or private company.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field. CPA is a plus.
  • A strong and up-to date knowledge of US GAAP (exposure to IFRS is a plus), with deep technical understanding of topics such as ASC 606 revenue recognition, lease transactions, purchase accounting, etc.
  • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Strong client service mindset