Staff Accountant at Vaco, LLC
Tampa, FL
About the Job
Accountants, don’t get lost in the numbers! Our client has an immediate opportunity for a Staff Accountant
Instead of being another faceless resume, let Vaco advocate for you
At Vaco, we give you an advantage over your competition! Our recruiters have direct relationships with hiring managers, so they can connect your work experience to the open job—promoting your strengths to the manager while preparing you for that specific interview.
The Staff Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations, performing general ledger reconciliations, managing accounts payable and receivable, and assisting with month-end and year-end closings
This position offers an excellent opportunity for growth and development in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform daily accounting tasks including general ledger entries, reconciliations, and analysis of financial transactions.
Prepare and maintain financial reports such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
Assist in the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
Maintain fixed asset schedules and ensure proper accounting for capital expenditures.
Support the preparation of tax returns, audits, and regulatory filings.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
Assist with special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed.
Collaborate with other departments to support overall financial operations and objectives.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field from a four-year institution
The bachelor's degree is a minimum educational requirement for this position, and cannot be waived.
Required Experience: 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience
Employee must be a US citizen.
Preferred Experience: Public Accounting experience (Big 4) and experience within the government contracting industry is a bonus.
Skills & Knowledge:
Good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial accounting statements, and business trends.
Adequate experience with accounting software packages and MS Office; Excel, Word, Access, etc.
Ability to work with others in a positive and professional manner and to develop and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers and management.
Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed, performs work independently without being prompted.
Proper oral and written communication with both financial and non-financial individuals.
Exceptional organization skills and high attention to detail
Completes all administrative tasks in assigned times (required)
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.
Instead of being another faceless resume, let Vaco advocate for you
At Vaco, we give you an advantage over your competition! Our recruiters have direct relationships with hiring managers, so they can connect your work experience to the open job—promoting your strengths to the manager while preparing you for that specific interview.
The Staff Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations, performing general ledger reconciliations, managing accounts payable and receivable, and assisting with month-end and year-end closings
This position offers an excellent opportunity for growth and development in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform daily accounting tasks including general ledger entries, reconciliations, and analysis of financial transactions.
Prepare and maintain financial reports such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
Assist in the month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments.
Maintain fixed asset schedules and ensure proper accounting for capital expenditures.
Support the preparation of tax returns, audits, and regulatory filings.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
Assist with special projects and ad hoc reporting as needed.
Collaborate with other departments to support overall financial operations and objectives.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related field from a four-year institution
The bachelor's degree is a minimum educational requirement for this position, and cannot be waived.
Required Experience: 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience
Employee must be a US citizen.
Preferred Experience: Public Accounting experience (Big 4) and experience within the government contracting industry is a bonus.
Skills & Knowledge:
Good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial accounting statements, and business trends.
Adequate experience with accounting software packages and MS Office; Excel, Word, Access, etc.
Ability to work with others in a positive and professional manner and to develop and maintain strong working relationships with co-workers and management.
Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed, performs work independently without being prompted.
Proper oral and written communication with both financial and non-financial individuals.
Exceptional organization skills and high attention to detail
Completes all administrative tasks in assigned times (required)
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.
