Senior Staff Accountant Job Description The Senior Staff Accountant plays a pivotal role in supporting operations by performing various duties such as account reconciliations, journal entries to support month-end close, daily cash/bank account activity reviews, and acting as a backup for payables and receivables roles. The position also involves preparing month-end reports, including shipment trend reports, cash/investments trend analyses, investment scorecards, and profit and loss trend schedules. Responsibilities + Review and upload weekly payroll files into the ERP system. + Review and upload weekly/monthly medical expenses into the ERP system. + Prepare and issue monthly spreadsheets including P&L Trends, Cash & Investments Trends, 401 K Plan analysis, Profit Sharing analysis, and Investment Scorecard. + Prepare monthly journal entries such as Prepaid Deposit Reclass, Commission accrual and adjustment to actual, Currency Reserve adjustment, Foreign Cash Flux, Liquidity Dividend, and RMA adjustment. + Prepare quarterly journal entries for Investment Income and Inventory adjustment to actual. + Prepare and issue bi-monthly Backlog and Shipment Trend Report. + Prepare quarterly ISO Schedules and Charts. + Conduct monthly analysis of P&L Trend for manufacturing. + Prepare and issue monthly RMA charts and analysis. + Reconcile various balance sheet accounts monthly (currently about 30). + Prepare semi-annual Product Line P&Ls. + Prepare annual audit schedules and assist with the year-end close process. + Conduct annual R&D Credit Analysis. + Act as backup for the Cost Accountant position. + Backup to generate Daily Shipment Reports and Weekly ACHs. + Backup for Weekly Employee Payment and Travel Report Auditing. + Write or update procedures as required for all responsibilities. + Perform other projects as assigned by Manager or CFO. Essential Skills + At least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing background . + Proficiency with CloudSuite version 9. + Staff accounting skills. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Degree in accounting preferred. + High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills. + Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. + Familiarity with month-end closings. + Ability to manage time to meet multiple deadlines. Work Environment The work schedule is from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, 100% on-site. The role is part of a small finance team, including a CFO, AP/AR, senior director, supervisor, and financial analyst. The team provides support and collaboration as needed. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health benefits, and various employee incentives. The environment supports growth and offers amenities such as electric vehicle charging stations and other perks. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.00/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 Rochester,NY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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. 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.