Senior Accountant | Longwood, FL
Job Description
The Senior Corporate Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial operations.
This individual will be responsible for preparing and analyzing comprehensive financial reports, tracking assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other financial activities.
Additionally, the Senior Corporate Accountant will collaborate with leadership to provide valuable insights, contribute to strategic decision-making, and assist with special projects aimed at enhancing financial operations.
Responsibilities
Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), ensuring accuracy and timely reporting.
Submit financial reports to divisional leadership, highlighting key metrics and trends.
Assist in the preparation of monthly balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring all financial data is accurate and reconciled.
Lead the reconciliation of key accounts, including Payroll and Payroll Liabilities, Accrued Expenses, Prepaid Inventory, Leases, Fixed Assets, and Intangible Assets.
Serve as a point of contact for external auditors, coordinating and providing necessary account information and documentation for audits.
Review financial statements for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance, ensuring that corporate charges are properly allocated and expensed.
Oversee the preparation and filing of required tax forms with federal, state, and local agencies.
Assist with the development and management of both corporate and divisional Annual Operating Plans (AOP), providing insights into financial performance and forecasts.
Identify and resolve transactional errors within the ERP system, working to streamline processes and enhance data integrity.
Identify and implement best practices to standardize and improve accounting processes across both field and corporate divisions.
Assist in the integration of newly acquired entities, ensuring smooth transitions into corporate accounting systems.
Lead or support special projects aimed at improving the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the accounting function.
Participate in due diligence processes for mergers, acquisitions, or other corporate transactions, ensuring a seamless transition of balance sheet accounts.
Essential Skills
Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for accurate financial reporting.
Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.
Experience with reconciling key accounts (payroll, assets, liabilities, etc.).
Identifying inefficiencies and implementing best practices to improve accounting processes.
Experience with due diligence and integrating acquired entities into financial systems.
Ability to lead projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Strong written and verbal communication to explain financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle multiple responsibilities.
High accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.
Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and a strong commitment to ethical standards.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or MBA (Master of Business Administration) is strongly preferred.
4+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related field, with a proven track record in financial reporting, reconciliation, month-end close processes, and auditing.
Expertise in Excel and other financial tools for reporting and data analysis.
Proficiency in navigating ERP systems, such as Sage 100, Sage 300, or Sage Intacct.
Work Environment
The work environment includes a cubicle setting.
This role offers the potential for contract extension into a permanent position for the right candidate.
The company emphasizes growth opportunities and the ability to help shape the department.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $43.27/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 Longwood,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 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.
