Remote Sr. Accountant at Aston Carter

Job Title: Remote Senior Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Accountant with a strong background in accounting practices. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of accounting experience and be proficient in month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations. Must have experience with Sage. This position is fully remote.

Key Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

• Responsible to deploy accounting software, set up chart of accounts and financial statement reporting
• Planning, directing and coordinating all accounting operational functions
• Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances
• Coordinating and preparing internal and external financial statements including Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Cash Flows and Equity Statement, for multiple interrelated entities
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Coordinating activities of external auditors and advisors such as tax advisors
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Providing management with information vital to the decision-making process
• Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes
• Evaluating accounting and internal control systems
• Developing and monitoring business performance metrics
• Overseeing regulatory reporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance
• Hiring, training and retaining skilled accounting staff, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable
• Coordinating with outsourced Payroll and Project Accounting
  
  

Skills & Requirements

Education / Experience

• Minimum of seven years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Public accounting experience is preferred
  
  

Specific Skills / Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Extensive Excel skills
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
• Experience with Sage Intacct is a benefit, experience with other corporate accounting systems
• Experience with creating financial statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process
  
  

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 for other accommodation options.