Project Accountant at Vaco, LLC
Birmingham, AL
About the Job
Vaco is looking for a dedicated Senior Project Accountant who is passionate about solving complex problems and enjoys transforming financial data into actionable insights for team members
This person should have excellent communication and organizational abilities to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment
We love this company for the quality of their people, their team attitude and culture, and flexibility that they provide, which is why employee retention rates are so high
Located downtown with a casual work environment and a great quality of life, 40 hour work weeks!
Key Responsibilities:
Independently handle accounting functions, including invoicing, accounts payable/receivable, collections, journal entries, and reconciliations.
Prepare accurate client invoices based on contract terms.
Process and pay consultant invoices per agreements, budgets, and pay-when-paid terms.
Support project managers with setup and maintenance in project software.
Serve as backup for payroll processing when needed.
Review contracts and project plans to ensure proper fee structures.
Track financial performance, comparing job-to-date costs against budgets and forecasting future labor.
Maintain and share a weekly financial open items list with principals and project managers.
Track financial task completion and provide ad-hoc reports for decision-making.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
2+ years of experience in a professional services or public accounting firm.
Excellent communication, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
A proactive and collaborative work ethic with a desire for continuous learning.
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
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.
This person should have excellent communication and organizational abilities to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment
We love this company for the quality of their people, their team attitude and culture, and flexibility that they provide, which is why employee retention rates are so high
Located downtown with a casual work environment and a great quality of life, 40 hour work weeks!
Key Responsibilities:
Independently handle accounting functions, including invoicing, accounts payable/receivable, collections, journal entries, and reconciliations.
Prepare accurate client invoices based on contract terms.
Process and pay consultant invoices per agreements, budgets, and pay-when-paid terms.
Support project managers with setup and maintenance in project software.
Serve as backup for payroll processing when needed.
Review contracts and project plans to ensure proper fee structures.
Track financial performance, comparing job-to-date costs against budgets and forecasting future labor.
Maintain and share a weekly financial open items list with principals and project managers.
Track financial task completion and provide ad-hoc reports for decision-making.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
2+ years of experience in a professional services or public accounting firm.
Excellent communication, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
A proactive and collaborative work ethic with a desire for continuous learning.
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.
