Job Title: Senior Accountant

Job Description

The Senior Accountant works with a high degree of independence in performing accounting and financial activities for the company. The role requires strong analytic and reasoning skills to determine the best outcome when faced with uncertainty. You will apply generally accepted principles of accounting to analyze financial information and will be responsible for making the requisite journal entries and preparing account reconciliations to prepare accurate and complete financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements, reports, and records by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information.

• Prepare and analyze quarterly consolidated financial statements.

• Prepare and analyze quarterly and monthly reports, including consolidated sales, and quarterly reserves.

• Prepare financial budgets and forecast updates, including modeling and supporting schedules.

• Perform Balance Sheet account reconciliations, accrual calculations, and other related accounting documents/schedules.

• Assist in providing follow-up and documentation of significant variances.

• Understand Intercompany transactions.

• Increase productivity by developing automated accounting applications.

• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.

• Make certain all financial reporting deadlines are met.

• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.

• Document policies, procedures, and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility.

• Contribute to department and organization special projects as assigned.

• Protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.

Essential Skills

• A minimum of 7 years’ experience in financial reporting, financial data analysis, budgeting, and auditing.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with a high level of difficulty.

• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Planning and organizing.

• Strategic and tactical thinking.

• Strong communication skills.

• Problem identification and analysis.

• Excellent teamwork skills.

• Advanced experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook.

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles.

• Knowledge of auditing practices and principles.

• Knowledge of JDE.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting or equivalent from an accredited university.

• Experience with general ledger, reconciliation, month-end close, journal entry, financial statement preparation, and balance sheet management.

• Experience with bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and working with all three financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement).

• Extensive experience with consolidating financial statements.

• Strong knowledge of P&L.

• Experience with ERP transition and intercompany transactions.

• Experience in manufacturing is a plus but not required.

• Experience working on larger teams of at least 8-10 people.

• Strong Excel skills, including manipulating large sets of data.

• Experience with JDE or SAP preferred but open to other ERPs.

Work Environment

This role offers a hybrid work schedule with 2 days onsite and 3 days remote. The accounting team consists of 12 people, and the company is currently implementing SAP. The position is open to take on day-to-day duties while the permanent team works on implementation. Performance is measured by the ability to close books in a 4-day close cycle, reconcile accounts, and consolidate financial statements.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.