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 5 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
- Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP
- Participate in the month-end and year-end close processes
- Participate in the preparation of consolidated financial statements
- Monitor general ledger accounts and perform reconciliations
- Prepare inter-company reconciliations
- Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial reports
- Support budgeting and forecasting activities
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
- Participate in the audit/tax prep process and liaise with external auditors
- Identify process improvements and implement best practices
- Provide financial analysis to support management decisions
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address financial issues
- Participate in system implementations and upgrades as needed
- Assist CFO and Controller with ad hoc reporting and projects
Skills & Requirements
Education / Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA license preferred
- Required - 2+ years’ experience of public accounting in a national CPA firm, Big 4 preferred
- Required - 4+ years’ experience of corporate accounting and general ledger, Start-ups preferred
- Advanced understanding of GAAP
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
- Proficiency in accounting ERP systems, i.e. Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, NetSuite and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and other technology systems
- Proficient in Excel
Specific Skills / Abilities
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Important to have a sense of urgency and ability to work in fast-paced environment
- Strong team player
- Polished and professional demeanor and communication style, both oral and written
- Strong organizational skills—able to prioritize, plan, and perform multiple urgent tasks
- Strong problem-solving skills and able to quickly follow-up and solve accounting issues
- Self-directed and able to meet deadlines, make decisions, and manage time well
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and always receptive to constructive feedback
- Experienced handling communications over multiple time zones
- Able to handle confidential information with discretion and unquestionable integrity
- Shows enthusiasm for challenges, comfortable with change, and always ready to learn
- Open minded and wanting to grow attitude
- Highly responsive, courteous, professional, reliable, and always uses good judgment
Please apply today for IMMEDIATE consideration, as we are looking to set up interviews and make a hiring decision by the end of the week. This is an urgent position that will move quickly – apply today!
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.
