Vaco is hiring for a Staff Accountant located in Pembroke Pines, FL. This role will work a hybrid schedule.

Job Summary:

This position will support general accounting activities of the department including general ledger account analysis/reconciliation, monthly financials close, year-end audits, monthly variance analysis and analytics, and as needed, financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities. This position is responsible for compiling and analyzing financial information and advising management regarding key financial and operational issues. This position is based in our Pembroke Pines, Florida.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Accounting

• Conducts accurate general ledger accounting, reporting, and reconciliation, with adherence to meeting deadlines

• Reconciles bank and general ledger accounts and ensures that errors and/or issues are resolved effectively and in a timely manner

• Performs accurate and timely monthly financials and year-end close

• Backup accounting functions as directed

• Processing payroll Journal entries and maintaining records

• Preparing journal entries, account reconciliations and bank reconciliations

• Daily bank posting using BAI file from bank

• Maintain fixed asset records including depreciation run

• Completing analysis of the employee expenditures-Concur

• Managing income and expense accounts

• Inter-company accounting

Audit and Internal Controls

• Supports internal and external audits in an efficient, timely and accurate manner * Actively participates in the continual strengthening of internal controls through process analysis and risk assessment with a focus on automation, streamlining workflow processes and procedures, and presenting findings and recommendations to VP of Accounting

• Manages special projects as directed by VP of Accounting

Analysis & Reporting

• Prepares account reconciliations/analyses and conducts appropriate account/accounting research

• Performs ad-hoc reporting and variance analysis

• Responds to requests for reports and analyses from department managers and other key internal customers in a timely and professional manner

Administrative Support and Coordination

• Acts as liaison to other departments regarding communication of finance and accounting policies and procedures in order to ensure proper accounting standards are being applied by all departments. This includes but is not limited to sales, commissions, expenses, etc.

• Develops internal resource materials and training communication on finance and accounting related processes and procedures

• Participates in meetings, special projects and performs other duties as assigned

• Partners with other departments to find resolution to accounting and systems issues as needed to accomplish goals and routine tasks

Required / Desired Knowledge, Experiences and Skills:

• A minimum of four years of accounting experience employing Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) preferred

• Experience using SAP/BW/Hyperion/Oracle or other large, automated accounting systems is required

• Advanced to expert level experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word, Outlook) required

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills

• Ability to multi-task

• Must possess a strong work ethic

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment

• Attention to detail and accuracy of data

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a similar degree is required