Senior Accountant Consultant

Senior Financial Accountant – Statutory Reporting (Consultant) Location: Onsite, 5 days per week Engagement Type: Consulting Assignment Pay Rate: $50–$60/hour (W2) Estimated Duration: December 2025 – July 2026 (Maternity Leave Coverage) About the Role Our client is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant (Consultant) to join their Insurance Financial Reporting Team . This individual will play a key role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, as well as various ad-hoc and special projects. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on accounting professional with strong general ledger and corporate accounting experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a large corporate environment. This is a full-time onsite role (5 days per week) , beginning mid-December, providing coverage for a maternity leave through at least July. Key Responsibilities Perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis. Support quarterly and annual financial reporting processes. Conduct research and resolve accounting issues independently. Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules. Assist with ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and special projects as needed. Collaborate with internal stakeholders across finance and accounting teams. Potential to support statutory financial reporting assignments within the insurance business unit. Qualifications Must-Haves: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or 5+ years equivalent accounting experience) . Statutory financial reporting - required Strong general ledger and corporate accounting background within a large organization. Experience participating in the month-end close process. Proven ability to work independently, perform research, and operate effectively in large teams. Proficiency with Oracle Fusion and Hyperion/Smart View preferred. Nice-to-Haves: Experience in insurance accounting or financial statement preparation. Exposure to accounts payable (AP) functions. Prior experience supporting statutory or regulatory reporting processes. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. 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