Senior Accountant

vcfo has partnered with a facilities services firm providing housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries. Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant that will be responsible for performing full-cycle accounting functions to support the financial operations within a multi-entity organizational structure.

This role requires regular collaboration with Operations and other internal departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and proper expense allocation across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

General Accounting

• Perform full-cycle accounting duties including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting support.
• Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes across multiple legal entities.
• Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger and ensure compliance with accounting policies and GAAP.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.

Fixed Asset Accounting

• Maintain fixed asset ledgers and supporting schedules across multiple entities.
• Record additions, disposals, and transfers of fixed assets.
• Calculate and record depreciation.
• Ensure proper classification and capitalization of assets in accordance with company policy.

Prepaid Expenses

• Record and monitor prepaid expenses.
• Prepare monthly amortization entries and maintain prepaid schedules.

Allocations

• Prepare and post cost allocations across departments, business units, and entities.
• Maintain allocation methodologies and ensure accurate distribution of shared expenses.

Payroll Accounting

• Record payroll journal entries and ensure proper allocation of payroll expenses across entities or departments.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts and coordinate with the payroll team to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with payroll-related accruals and reporting.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Operations and internal departments to ensure accurate financial data and proper expense classification.
• Provide financial support and clarification to operational teams when needed.
• Assist with improving accounting processes and financial reporting workflows.
• Assist in maintaining internal controls and ensuring compliance with company procedures.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting support to the Accounting Manager and finance leadership.

Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate accounting environment.
• Experience with full-cycle accounting and month-end close processes.
• Experience working in a multi-entity or multi-company accounting structure strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Experience working with large ERP systems required;
  Workday experience preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

✓ Profit share

✓ Paid training & certifications

✓ FSA

✓ Tuition assistance & education support