Senior Accountant

Vaco
$50.00 - $60.00 / hr
United States, New York, New York
Mar 04, 2025
Position Title: Senior Accountant Employment Type: Strictly Temporary (2 months, with possibility of extension) Compensation: $50 - $60/hour (based on experience) Location:NYC (hybrid, 3 days in office) Overview: We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant for a strictly temporary role. This position is set for an initial period of 2 months, with the possibility of an extension based on performance and business needs. The role offers a great opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team while handling key accounting responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a solid accounting background, preferably in a financial services setting, and a proven ability to manage complex accounting tasks effectively. Duties and Responsibilities: Perform assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger closing and reporting processes. Estimate, analyze, and record month-end expense accruals in a timely and accurate manner. Prepare reconciliations for assigned accounts and proactively communicate daily status updates, escalating issues as needed. Handle additional accounting duties as assigned, including but not limited to revenue analysis, fixed asset management, and intercompany expenses. Address audit requests and assist with financial statement audits as required. Actively cross-train to provide back-up coverage for team members. Solve complex operational problems, proactively determining and implementing improvements to workflows and controls to minimize risk, reduce manual workflows, and eliminate inefficiencies. Actively participate in firmwide and departmental projects and initiatives, occasionally taking a leadership role in key initiatives. Serve as a back-up and resource to department management and accounting staff for daily or ad-hoc tasks. Skills and Qualifications: Required: Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or related field. Minimum of 5-8 years of accounting experience, preferably in a similar role within a clearing or investment firm, proprietary trading firm, bank, or trust company. Public accounting experience. Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of initiative, adaptability, and ability to multi-task. Strong ability to work independently and within a team environment. Demonstrated ability to manage conflicting deadlines and perform complex tasks with speed and accuracy. Strong analytical skills and the ability to solve complex problems. Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively within the department and across the firm. Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Preferred: CPA or equivalent certification. Experience using NetSuite accounting software. Intermediate to advanced Excel skills. Vaco 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. EEO Notice Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.