Sr. Accountant

Job Description

Senior Accountant | Aston Carter

The Tone:
This is a contract role at a client of Aston Carter, situated in Deerfield Beach, FL. Aston Carter is a distinguished global leader in corporate talent solutions, specializing across accounting, finance, human resources, and supply chain professions. They extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies, leveraging deep recruiting expertise to meet evolving client and talent needs. This role is pivotal in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial records within a growing organization that actively focuses on process improvements and strengthening financial operations. It offers a visible opportunity to make an immediate impact and transition into more complex accounting responsibilities, presenting a rewarding path towards a long-term position for individuals who thrive on ownership and variety.

The TL;DR
• Role: Contract
• Type: Contract
• Location: In-person, Deerfield Beach, FL
• Pay: $45–$50 hourly
• Team: Reports to the VP of Finance/Accounting and will receive training from the current accounting manager.
• Mission: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records through meticulous accounting practices and support for leadership.
• Tech Stack: SAP (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Journal Entries: Prepare and post journal entries accurately and on time, maintaining precision in financial records.
• Reconciliations: Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
• Balance Sheet Analysis: Complete balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis.
• Month-End Close: Actively assist with various month-end close activities, contributing to timely financial reporting.
• Leadership Support: Support accounting leadership with diverse accounting projects and other deliverables.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is a role for a senior-level accounting professional, with a preference for candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related academic field.
• Experience: Candidates should possess demonstrated experience in providing accounting support to multiple stakeholders within a department, along with the proven ability to proficiently balance both routine transactional duties and higher-level accounting responsibilities in demanding work environments.
• Skills: Essential skills include the accurate preparation and posting of journal entries, the precise performance of monthly bank reconciliations, the thorough completion of balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis, and effective assistance with month-end close activities.
• Bonus: Prior experience with SAP software is considered a valuable asset, though it is not a mandatory requirement for this position.