Accounting Consultant

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This range is provided by Vaco by Highspring. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$75.00/hr - $85.00/hr

Position

Vaco Atlanta is currently recruiting for multiple Accounting Consultants for great clients of ours in Atlanta! These positions will be responsible for a variety of general accounting duties, month end close activities such as journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of numerous reports along with the ability to analyze financial information. Our clients have great cultures and afford tremendous growth opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Accounting, CPA or CPA track with 4+ years of experience in public or private practice. These positions offer hybrid schedules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for a variety of month end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, amortizations, accruals, deferrals, and other adjusting entries
• Performs accounting across multiple business units, legal entities, and multiple systems
• Performs monthly financial analyses of expense trends and budget variances
• Assists with compilation and submission of monthly financial information to parent companies
• Compiles internal financial reports and analyses for senior management
• Assists with both external financial audits and internal control audits, preparing required worksheets and documents
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, v-lookups, and filters
• Other projects, duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required. CPA or CPA track highly preferred.
• Minimum four years of related experience in an accounting system environment.
• Strong month end close experience with exposure to the whole close cycle and complete chart of accounts.
• Proven ability to handle complicated reconciliations for bank accounts and all balance sheet accounts.
• Thorough knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivots, v-lookups, sum-if statements, and data connections.

Please apply for immediate consideration. Pay Rate: $75‑85/hr

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends on a wide array of factors including skill set, experience, location, and other business needs. 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.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries: Manufacturing