Alpharetta, GA

Vaco has an awesome opportunity for a senior technical accountant hybrid role in Alpharetta, GA! The Senior Technical Accountant is an integral part of the accounting team and is responsible for providing reliable, timely and accurate financial data in a dynamic financial environment. The position is responsible for all accounting areas related to acquisition accounting, certain integration activities, and accounting/consolidation of Holding company entities to effect an efficient and accurate monthly financial close. The team member will be a key business partner with other departments within the organization (e.g., Finance) to communicate and advise on the impact of capital accounting related matters.

Requirements:

• Responsible for the acquisition accounting of acquired entities, including leading valuation efforts internally and externally
• Ensures the Day 1 integration of acquired entities which includes assisting with account mapping and ledger set-up
• Assists in the monitoring of goodwill and intangible assets for impairment - both quarterly and annually
• Responsible for the recording of certain Holding Company transactions for month end close
• Assists in general ledger/accounting aspects of strategic initiatives including reorganizations, repatriations, etc.
• Responsible for memorializing accounting positions with respect to key initiatives in the form of technical accounting memos
• Ensure that all financial information is recorded in accordance with GAAP, Federal and State regulations and consistent with established Company policy and procedures
• Review, recommend and train staff on account reconciliations, journal entries and other accounting matters
• Prepare account reconciliations for any accounts on an ad-hoc basis as needed
• Participate in the month-end close process, for example, prepare journal entries, assist in gathering information, etc.
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Document accounting processes and procedures to ensure they comply with Company guidelines
• Recommend improvements to process flows, processes and procedures
• Act as liaison with other departments and external parties concerning accounting information of subsidiaries and other assigned areas
• Participate in accounting projects as necessary, for example, accounting for acquisitions, facility closings, conversion issues, etc.
• Prepare presentations covering results of analyses for delivery to executives
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet account reconciliations with an in-depth analysis
• Regularly interact with all Accounting management within the organization
• Ensure adherence to Sox requirements
• Participate in special projects as needed

Qualifications:

• Able to maintain sensitive and confidential information
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team driven environment yet be able to work independently to complete daily expectations
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
• Must be flexible, customer focused and an agent of change
• Possess a positive attitude
• Ability to escalate issues as appropriate

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 2-3 years of accounting experience in a combination of staff and senior positions
• CPA Certification
• Public accounting experience/background
• Experience with acquisition accounting and impairment analyses
• Skilled in developing detailed documentation and communicating financial information and results
• Strong critical thinking skills, using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions to problems
• Knowledge of public accounting principles and practices
• Detail oriented and able to set priorities
• Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

• Knowledge of Oracle Financial software
• Experience with Google suite

*Local and qualified candidates only
**Submit resume with application