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Senior Accountant

Vaco
$120,000.00 - $150,000.00 / yr
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Nov 23, 2024
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT Hybrid - Charlotte, NC Once in a career opportunity for a Senior Accountant with a solid background in government contracting or project-based accounting. This role is ideal for an experienced CPA who thrives in a GL-focused role with opportunities for growth and leadership. You will play a vital role in managing general ledger functions, preparing financial reports, and working closely with project managers to ensure timely and accurate financial data. We are a well-established, government-focused design and project management firm with over 30 years of experience delivering complex projects for military and government clients worldwide. Our projects range from high-security military installations to infrastructure restoration and enhancement. Our team is committed to excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Oversee GL, including month-end entries, financial package preparation, prepaids and depreciation, accounts receivable, and customer/client billing. Collaborate with project managers to ensure timely report generation and maintain accuracy in project financials. Prepare and maintain financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP and government contracting standards. Provide insight and analysis to support decision-making for complex, high-security projects. Grow into a leadership role within 3-4 years, supporting strategic initiatives and financial oversight as a senior member of the finance team. Qualifications: Experience: 10-15+ years in accounting, ideally with government contracting or project-based accounting (construction experience also considered). Certification: CPA required. Technical Skills: Strong understanding of GAAP, general ledger management, and financial reporting. Stability: Seeking candidates with stable career histories (2+ years in each of the last 3-4 positions). Cultural Fit: Join a highly qualified, cohesive team. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this collaborative and hands-on role. Ability to adapt and assist with a variety of tasks, including payroll, as needed. Teamwork, flexibility, and a positive attitude are key. Location: SouthPark, Charlotte, NC (Hybrid: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote; initial 6 months to 1 year in-office for training) Why Join Us? Be part of a fun, inclusive, and supportive work environment with daily team engagement. Work on interesting, high-impact projects with government and military clients. Enjoy a hybrid work model and the potential for a leadership track within 3-5 years. Join a company that values work-life balance, offers competitive compensation, and fosters professional growth. If you are a dedicated and adaptable Senior Accountant looking to make an impact with a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join our mission-driven organization and contribute to meaningful projects with lasting significance. 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. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco's HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. 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.