Principal Accountant

3 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Vaco Full time
Position: Senior Accountant
Type: Permanent
Location: Chicago IL

Overview:
  • The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in facilitating monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing activities, generating financial reports, and ensuring adherence to relevant accounting standards and procedures. This position requires a background in public accounting and a CPA designation or progress towards obtaining one. The individual will collaborate across various departments within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes and ensure timely completion of financial reporting tasks, including balance sheet reconciliations and income statement evaluations.
  • Design, implement, and uphold accounting policies, internal controls, and procedures to meet closing requirements, working collaboratively with FP&A, revenue operations, revenue accounting, and operational teams.
  • Manage accounting processes related to Partner fees, ACS 606 Commissions, Leases, Accruals, Fixed Assets, and Prepaid expenses.
  • Engage with internal stakeholders across the organization to foster collaboration.
  • Oversee the work of an accounting operations specialist.
  • Work cross-functionally with business partners, particularly FP&A, to provide financial insights and relevant reporting.
  • Support acquisition integration efforts.
Qualifications and Preferred Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting is mandatory.
  • CPA certification or progress towards it is required.
  • A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience is essential.
  • Experience in public accounting is a prerequisite.
  • Background in the technology sector is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of financial statements and reporting requirements is necessary.
  • Familiarity with accounting for Fixed Assets, Accruals, Prepaids, Leases, and ACS 606 Commissions is advantageous.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Experience with NetSuite is considered a plus.

Vaco is committed to fostering a diverse workplace and strongly encourages applications from women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans.

Equal Employment Opportunity Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, union membership, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by law.

Vaco LLC and its affiliates are dedicated to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. We will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as needed during the application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other employment benefits.

By submitting your application, you agree to provide accurate information about your qualifications and to maintain confidentiality regarding any information learned about the position.

Privacy Policy Notice

Vaco respects your privacy and is committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

  • California residents may access Vaco's HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees.
  • Virginia residents may access our state-specific policies.
  • Residents of other states may access our policies.
  • Canadian residents may access our policies in English and French.
  • Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies.
Compensation Transparency Notice

Compensation for this role at Vaco is determined by various factors, including:

  • Individual skill sets, experience, and training.
  • Licensure and certification requirements.
  • Office location and geographic considerations.
  • Other business and organizational needs.

As required by local law, Vaco provides a salary range that reasonably estimates the base compensation for this position in locations where salary range disclosure is mandated. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.

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