Senior Accountant

Aston Carter • Pewaukee, WI • 5h ago

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Position Summary:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing key accounting functions, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and supporting compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards. This role plays a critical part in month-end close, financial analysis, and process improvement initiatives, while mentoring junior staff and collaborating across departments.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.

Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.

Analyze financial data and trends to support business decisions.

Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.

Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Support external audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.

Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting procedures.

Reconcile complex accounts and resolve discrepancies.

Review and approve transactions entered by junior accountants.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams on financial reporting and operational initiatives.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.

5+ years of progressive accounting experience.

Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.

Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros).

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $850000.00/yr.

Benefits include PTO, medical, dental, vision 401k

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Pewaukee,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 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.