Job Title: Senior Accountant
Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Accountant who will compile, prepare, and analyze Accounts Receivable (AR) reconciliations, working closely with the AR/Credit team to address any atypical reconciling items promptly. You will also be responsible for bank reconciliations, collaborating with the Accounting and AR/Credit teams to resolve discrepancies efficiently. The role involves preparing monthly item class reports and understanding reserve reconciliation reports quarterly. You will perform account reconciliations, account analysis, accrual calculations, and other related accounting documents and schedules. Additionally, you will serve as a backup for commissions reconciliation when needed, prepare complex journal entries with minimal errors, and ensure compliance with accepted policies and procedures. Meeting reporting deadlines and initiating process improvements are crucial components of this role. You will ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, document policies, procedures, and workflows, contribute to special projects, and maintain confidentiality of financial information.

ResponsibilitiesCompile, prepare, and analyze AR and bank reconciliations.Work with AR/Credit and Accounting teams to rectify reconciling items.Prepare monthly item class and reserve reconciliation reports.Perform account reconciliations, account analysis, and accrual calculations.Serve as a backup for commissions reconciliation when needed.Prepare complex journal entries with minimal errors.Ensure compliance with accepted policies and procedures.Meet all reporting deadlines.Initiate and lead process improvements within the department.Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.Document policies, procedures, and workflows for assigned areas.Contribute to special projects as assigned.Maintain confidentiality of financial information.Essential SkillsExpertise in accounting, general ledger, and reconciliation processes.Proficiency in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.Strong skills in journal entry preparation and financial statement analysis.Experience in balance sheet and bank reconciliation.Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and data manipulation.4+ years of relevant experience in accounting.Additional Skills & QualificationsFamiliarity with ERP systems such as JDE or SAP is preferred.Experience with inventory, fixed assets, and intercompany accounts.Experience in consolidated financial statements.Manufacturing industry experience is a plus.Degree in accounting or a related field.Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid schedule, requiring 2 days onsite and 3 days remote work. You will be part of a larger accounting team of 12 people, working in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The role is open due to the implementation of SAP, and you will handle day-to-day duties while the permanent team focuses on the implementation. It is crucial to have experience working in a large accounting department and being comfortable with closing books in a 4-day cycle.

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 May 26, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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.

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