Senior Accountant
Listed on 2026-03-08
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Accounting
Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Tax Accountant -
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Tax Accountant
Candidates must currently reside in the greater Chicago metroplex
Vaco is currently partnering with one of our PE-backed commercial construction and restoration clients to onboard a Senior Accountant to the team. The role will be responsible for full-cycle accounting as well as multi-entity consolidations.
The ideal candidate brings strong construction or restoration accounting experience, including Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting and Percentage of Completion (POC) revenue recognition. Additional work in technical accounting or prior memo experience is a huge plus. Experience operating in a private equity‑backed or high‑growth environment is highly preferred.
Compensation: $100K + Bonus
Day-to-Day- Lead and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Maintain balance sheet integrity through detailed reconciliations and issue resolution.
- Support multi-entity consolidations and intercompany accounting.
- Assist with technical accounting research and documentation.
- Apply and monitor Percentage of Completion (POC) revenue recognition.
- Analyze job margins, cost overruns, and revenue adjustments.
- Ensure accurate cut-off and accruals related to project-based revenue.
- Assist with audits (external, lender, and PE sponsor) and due diligence requests.
- Perform variance analysis (actual vs. budget, prior period, and forecast).
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and automate reporting.
- Assist with integration of acquisitions, if applicable.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
- 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in restoration services, construction, contracting or project-based environments.
- Experience in a private equity‑backed, leveraged, or high‑growth environment preferred.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Sage, Viewpoint, Net Suite, or similar).
Compensation and benefits information:
The salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.
This position is currently open. Applications are accepted through the posting.
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