Senior Accountant

Vaco has partnered with a publicly traded financial services company to hire a Senior Accountant in Phoenix, Arizona.

Pay

$95,000–$120,000 base salary + bonus (depending on experience)

Schedule

Phoenix, AZ (4 days on-site, 1 day remote)

Benefits

• Excellent work-life balance and rewards package
• Career growth and professional development through rotational responsibilities that allow team members to broaden their accounting experience and skill set
• High-visibility exposure and project ownership within a collaborative accounting environment
• Opportunities to lead new product initiatives and system integration projects
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company’s 401(k) retirement plan

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including financial analysis, account reconciliations, and preparation of key accounting deliverables
• Prepare reporting packages and analyses while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal reporting needs
• Enhance and maintain accounting processes, internal controls, and reconciliation procedures to drive accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
• Partner with cross-functional teams on projects, system enhancements, and business initiatives, serving as a key accounting resource throughout implementation and execution
• Research and document complex accounting matters, collaborate with auditors and business leaders, and support the development of staff through mentoring and knowledge sharing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field (Required)
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience preferred, ideally within financial services, a publicly traded company, or a complex corporate accounting environment
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred, with CPA certification or active pursuit of a CPA
• Strong technical accounting and compliance background, including GAAP knowledge, financial reporting, internal controls, and SOX experience
• Advanced analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization
• Advanced Excel skills to solve complex business challenges