We are seeking a Sr. Accounting Specialist to join our dynamic finance team. This newly created role is critical for the upcoming transformation, providing an excellent opportunity for professional growth. The successful candidate will play an integral part in assisting with budget and forecasting processes, developing financial models, and preparing detailed financial reports.
ResponsibilitiesAssist with budget and forecasting processes, including monthly rolling forecasts, annual budgets, and 5-year plans.Develop financial models and prepare projections.Participate in monthly closing activities, including maintaining calendars, checklists, system journal postings, and journal entries.Prepare consolidated monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports.Conduct financial statement analysis and key account reconciliation.Drive process changes and enhance efficiency by automating repetitive reporting activities.Read, interpret, and implement changes in U.S. GAAP to ensure compliance with legal guidelines and established accounting principles.Utilize working knowledge of ERP systems and intermediate MS Excel skills, including pivot tables and complex formulas.Provide backup support for accounts receivable and accounts payable functions as needed.
Essential SkillsProficiency in accounting, general ledger management, and finance.Experience in financial statement analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.Skills in financial modeling and month-end closing processes.Working knowledge of ERP systems.Intermediate MS Excel skills, including pivot tables and complex formulas.
Additional Skills & QualificationsAbility to coordinate monthly and annual closings.Experience in preparing monthly forecasts and analytical schedules.
Work Environment
Join a supportive team environment that encourages the development of skills and career growth. The role is pivotal in the organization's transformation, offering unique challenges and opportunities for advancement.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Plainview, New York.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $47.00 - $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 fully onsite position in Plainview,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 3, 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.
\n\nThe 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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