Accounting Lead Consultant

Overview

Vaco is seeking a seasoned Accounting Lead to join our team as a Consultant. In this role, you'll play a key role in managing the company's financial records and ensuring that financial transactions are accurately recorded. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and excellent leadership skills.

Location:

Phoenix, AZ (hybrid);
Pay Rate: $55-65 per hour (depending on experience);
Project Length:
Approx. 3 - 6 months.

• Work life balance/flexibility - more control over your own schedule and types of projects
• Expanded professional network
• Diverse work experience, career growth, and learning opportunities

• Oversee and contribute to daily accounting functions and month-end close processes
• Lead a team of accounting professionals
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments as necessary
• Ad hoc projects as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; CPA preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and regulatory requirements
• Proven experience in an accounting leadership position
• Strong skillset in Excel and other ERP software
• Commitment to duration and needs of project

Vaco by Highspring 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.

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, 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. 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.

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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; and other business and organizational needs. The following salary range is provided where required by law and may apply based on geography; the individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.