Sr. Accountant – Financial Operations and Analysis at Virtual Company
Bridgewater, NJ 07920
About the Job
Job Title: Senior Accountant – Financial Operations and Analysis
Company: Vaco
Location: Bridgewater, NJ (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Contract
Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Accountant to support accounting operations with a focus on reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting. This is a contract position with immediate interviews and start dates. While insurance or reinsurance experience is preferred, candidates with transferable skills from other industries are encouraged to apply.
Key Details:
- Location: Hybrid role based in the Bridgewater, NJ area (local candidates preferred within driving distance of Somerset County, NJ).
- Compensation: $50–$70/hour (W2 only).
- Employment Type: Hourly consultant role for Vaco Staffing.
- No C2C, 1099, or sponsorship options available now or in the future.
- Contract Duration: 6+ months with the potential for extension or permanent conversion.
- Availability: Immediate.
Responsibilities:
- Review and certify daily loss funding transactions and accounts payable vouchers.
- Perform and automate reconciliations for escrow balances and insurance accounts, managing high transaction volumes.
- Conduct account reconciliations, variance analyses, and subledger posting reviews.
- Address funding and banking issues, collaborating across teams to resolve discrepancies.
- Support journal entries and assist with monthly/quarterly closing processes.
- Utilize ERP systems (e.g., Oracle ARS) to analyze and manage large datasets.
- Work with IT teams to develop automation tools for transaction matching and reconciliation.
- Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with required documentation and controls.
- Collaborate with TPAs to verify compliance and resolve discrepancies.
- Perform advanced Excel tasks, leveraging tools like Access, Power BI, and SQL for data analysis.
- Assist with quarterly accruals, reclassifications, and adjustment entries.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or finance, with expertise in reconciliations and transactional accounting.
- Familiarity with Oracle ARS or similar ERP systems.
- Insurance accounting or loss transaction experience is preferred; reinsurance experience is a strong plus.
- Prior involvement in internal and external audits.
Technical Skills:
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency for managing large datasets.
- Experience with Access, Power BI, SQL, or similar tools is highly desirable.
- Ability to adapt ERP systems for organizational needs.
Soft Skills:
- Detail-oriented, organized, and motivated.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
Note: Exact client details will be shared with shortlisted candidates. If you meet the qualifications, are local to Somerset County, NJ, and can start immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!
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.