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Senior Accountant

Aston Carter • Edison, NJ • 5h ago

Senior Accountant I - Interviews Happening This Week*

Location: Edison, NJ (Hybrid/On-site)

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant I to join its Finance team. This role is responsible for preparing, analyzing, and reviewing financial statements, reconciling general ledger accounts, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of GAAP, and the ability to lead special projects and contribute to continuous process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

Reconcile and adjust general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Prepare journal entries and month-end reports with appropriate documentation.

Identify and resolve complex accounting issues and internal control weaknesses.

Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including auditors and tax authorities.

Ensure timely and accurate completion of audit work papers and financial reports.

Contribute to the preparation of tax filings, including payroll, sales/use, and corporate tax returns.

Support special projects and participate in all levels of accounting activities.

Maintain detailed documentation to support financial reporting and audits.

Adhere to monthly close calendars and meet all reporting deadlines.

Qualifications

Required:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience, or 2 years of public accounting experience with CPA in progress (to be completed within 2 years of hire).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Highly organized with strong time management abilities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Suite.

Preferred:

Prior experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.

Familiarity with PeopleSoft Financials.

CPA certification (or in progress).

Skills & Competencies

Deep understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and external partners.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plans

Opportunities for professional development and advancement

Interviews are happening this week! If interested, please send over your most recent resume to sammurray @astoncarter.com (smauriello@astoncarter.com) along with your availability for a 10-minute phone screen to go over the position more in detail.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $53000.00/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 Edison,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 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.

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