Senior Accountant / Financial Analyst
Job Description
This role provides advanced accounting support with a focus on monthly close activities, complex journal entry preparation, regional balance sheet reconciliations, and fixed asset reporting. The Senior Accountant / Financial Analyst prepares and reviews journal entries, supports annual audit requests, assists with budgeting and forecasting, and delivers ad hoc financial reports and projects. The position also reviews the work of other analysts and staff accountants, offering leadership and guidance as the organization continues to grow through frequent acquisitions.
Responsibilities
Assist with monthly closing activities, including preparing complex journal entries, reviewing accounts, and posting entries prepared by others, with a particular focus on regional assets, liabilities, and profit and loss.
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations by region, identify reconciling items, resolve discrepancies, and prepare necessary adjusting entries.
Highlight significant reconciling transactions, communicate them clearly to regional controllers, and ensure timely resolution.
Analyze and prepare special financial reports as requested, including ad hoc and management reporting.
Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes as needed, providing accurate and timely financial data and analysis.
Provide documentation and supporting schedules for internal and external audit requests as needed.
Lead and guide other accounting team members by reviewing their balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries, and offering constructive feedback.
Manage and perform bank reconciliations and ensure alignment between the general ledger and bank records.
Support construction-in-progress accounting and related journal entries, ensuring accurate tracking and capitalization.
Oversee fixed asset reporting, including depreciation and fixed asset accruals, to ensure accurate financial statement presentation.
Evaluate existing accounting processes, including entries and reconciliations, and recommend or implement improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
Collaborate closely with controllers, maintaining strong, professional relationships while confidently standing your ground on accounting matters when appropriate.
Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and requests, including high volumes of email communication, by setting clear boundaries and focusing on decision-ready items.
Demonstrate proactive problem-solving by understanding the purpose behind accounting processes and continuously seeking better ways to perform them.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field from a four-year college or university (minimum).
Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience as a Senior Accountant or Financial Analyst in a medium-to-large business environment.
Strong understanding of US GAAP, IFRS, and current accounting practices.
Proven experience with journal entry preparation and general ledger accounting.
Demonstrated experience with month-end close processes, including balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
Experience with fixed asset reporting, including depreciation and fixed asset accruals.
Experience with construction-in-progress accounting and related reconciliations.
Strong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate and improve accounting processes.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with controllers and other stakeholders while maintaining professional assertiveness.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and high volumes of requests.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with frequent acquisitions.
Ability to provide leadership and guidance to other accounting team members.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
CPA or comparable technical designation or advanced degree preferred.
Audit background preferred, including experience supporting audit requests and working with auditors.
Knowledge of Workday or similar ERP systems preferred.
Experience in preparing financial statements and management reports.
Demonstrated ability to act as a problem solver and process designer, continuously improving accounting workflows.
Ability to set boundaries and manage communication effectively, including managing email volume and focusing on actionable items.
Comfort working with strong personalities and collaborating constructively while standing firm on sound accounting principles.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/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 hybrid position in Raleigh,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
