Job Title: Senior Accountant

Job Description

The Senior Accountant will report to the Accounting Manager, US & Canada, and will be responsible for full ownership of the Canadian Entity. This includes performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, assisting with audit preparations, preparing financial reports, and performing other accounting duties as assigned. The role acts as a point of contact for the Canadian Entity which involves 3 manufacturing plants. The Senior Accountant will also be involved in preparing and recording complex monthly journal entries, preparing Balance Sheet account reconciliations, forecasting expenses in assigned accounts, coordinating with various department heads and service providers, and maintaining internal control compliance. Additional responsibilities include suggesting process improvements, creating and/or updating process documentation, monitoring compliance with accounting principles and company procedures, and preparing quarterly and annual schedules as required.

Hard Skills

• Month end

• Account Reconciliations

• Journal entries

• Fixed Assets

• Inventory or manufacturing setting

• Cost of goods sold and bill of materials

• MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH SAP

• Experience with Accounting for a Canadian entity

• Cost Accounting experience

• General ledger

• Bill of Materials

Soft Skills

• Ability to communicate and coordinate with various department heads and service providers

• Understanding of transactional flows within the business process

• Ability to suggest process improvements

• Ability to create and update detailed process documentation

• Ability to effectively communicate with cross functional departments

• Ability to handle special projects, ad hoc requests, and other analysis as assigned by management

• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment when dealing with critical and confidential matters

Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 3 Month(s). Given the need of the team, this is subject to go longer in duration.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Malvern, Pennsylvania.

Work Environment

This role will report up to the Accounting Manager, US & Canada. The work schedule is 5 days a week.

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.