Interim Accountant

Position Summary

The Interim Accountant provides temporary accounting support to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance with governmental regulations, and continuity of operations during periods of transition, staffing shortages, or special projects. This role supports general ledger activities, reconciliations, reporting, and audit preparation while adhering to government accounting standards and internal controls.

• Perform general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial reports in accordance with governmental accounting standards (GASB).
• Support budget tracking, grant accounting, and fund accounting activities.
• Reconcile bank accounts, interfund balances, and subsidiary ledgers.
• Assist with preparation for audits and provide documentation to auditors.
• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions for accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with government regulations, policies, and internal controls.
• Analyze financial data and provide recommendations to improve processes.
• Support system implementations, cleanup projects, or backlog reduction as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 3-7+ years of accounting experience (government or nonprofit experience strongly preferred).
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles, including fund accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems (such as Tyler Munis, Oracle, SAP, or similar).
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, reconciliations, data analysis).
• Ability to quickly adapt and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• CPA or CPA-eligible preferred but not required.

• GASB reporting
• Grant accounting and compliance
• Audit support in a public sector environment
• Process improvement or cleanup projects
• Prior interim, contract, or consulting experience

Contract duration:
Typically 3-6 months (may extend)

Schedule:

Full-time / Hybrid / Onsite (customizable)

Compensation:
Hourly or project-based depending on experience

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring 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, and other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

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. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied.

Vaco by Highspring 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 by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring 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  .

Vaco by Highspring 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 by Highspring 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 by Highspring 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 by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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