Job Title: Senior Accountant

Job Description

The Senior Accountant will compile, prepare, and analyze accounts receivable and bank reconciliations, working closely with the AR/Credit team to address any atypical reconciling items promptly. This role involves preparing and analyzing monthly item class reports, reserve reconciliation reports quarterly, and performing account reconciliations and analysis, accrual calculations, and related accounting documents. The Senior Accountant will also serve as a backup for commissions reconciliation when needed. The position requires preparing complex journal entries with minimal errors, ensuring compliance with accepted policies and procedures, meeting reporting deadlines, and leading process improvements in key reporting requirements within the department. Additionally, the role involves documenting policies, procedures, and workflows, contributing to special projects, and protecting operations by maintaining confidentiality of financial information.

ResponsibilitiesCompile, prepare, and analyze accounts receivable reconciliations.Collaborate with AR/Credit team to rectify reconciling items.Prepare and analyze bank reconciliations with the Accounting team.Compile and analyze monthly item class reports.Prepare reserve reconciliation reports on a quarterly basis.Perform account reconciliations, account analysis, and accrual calculations.Backup Accountant for commissions reconciliation when needed.Prepare complex journal entries with minimal errors.Maintain records in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.Ensure reporting deadlines are met.Initiate and lead process improvements within the department.Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.Document policies, procedures, and workflow for assigned responsibilities.Contribute to department and organization special projects.Protect financial information confidentiality.Essential SkillsAt least 5 years of experience in general accounting.Proficiency in general ledger, reconciliation, and month-end processes.Strong skills in preparing journal entries, financial statements, and balance sheets.Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and data manipulation.Experience in account and bank reconciliations within Excel.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with ERP systems such as JDE or SAP preferred.Degree in accounting or related field required.Experience in manufacturing industry is a plus.Experience working in a large accounting team of at least 8-10 people.Mix of public and private industry experience is ideal.Work Environment

This role offers a hybrid schedule with 2 days onsite and 3 days remote. You will be part of a general accounting team consisting of 12 people. The position is open due to the implementation of SAP, requiring someone to manage day-to-day duties while the permanent team works on the implementation. Performance is measured by the ability to close books in a 4-day cycle and reconcile accounts efficiently.

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 23, 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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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 for other accommodation options.

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