Senior Financial Analyst

Aston Carter • Colchester, CT • 3d ago

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Financial Analyst to join our team. This role reports directly to the CFO and requires an onsite presence every day at our Colchester, CT office. The position involves managing general accounting activities, financial reporting, banking, and month-end close processes.

Responsibilities

Manage general accounting activities, financial reporting, banking, and month-end close.

Ensure compliance with sales tax regulations and timely filing of returns.

Perform day-to-day budgeting, forecasting, and income statement analysis.

Complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for assigned functional areas.

Analyze and report on monthly variances to budget and prior year.

Prepare sales and use tax returns accurately and timely.

Establish and maintain financial controls.

Assist with the annual financial and tax audit process.

Manage special projects as necessary.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting.

Experience with income statements and banking.

High proficiency with MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.

Strong understanding of accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls.

Effective communication skills with all levels of management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

College degree with emphasis in Accounting or Finance.

3-5 years of relevant experience.

CPA or similar professional achievement preferred.

Background in distribution is preferred but not required.

Work Environment

The position is based in an office setting, requiring onsite presence every day. The work hours are Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The company is family-owned and has been in business for over 100 years, providing a stable and supportive work environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Colchester, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.05 - $40.86/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 Colchester,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 16, 2026.

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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