Job Title: Senior Accountant
Job Description
The Senior Accountant plays a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial accounting, analysis, and reporting in accordance with IFRS and internal policies. This position supports financial statement preparation, consolidations, transfer pricing, inventory and fixed asset accounting, and accounts receivable, while partnering closely with cross-functional teams. The role also contributes to audits, budgeting and forecasting, process improvements, and system enhancements to strengthen financial controls and reporting quality.
Responsibilities
Complete financial accounting, analysis, and reporting tasks on time while strictly following company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Assist with financial consolidations and reporting for internal stakeholders, providing clear and reliable information.
Support internal and external audit processes by preparing schedules, providing documentation, and responding to audit inquiries.
Perform journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis to ensure the integrity of the general ledger.
Ensure timely and accurate closing of financial periods, coordinating activities and resolving issues as needed.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve closing issues and improve closing efficiency.
Support budgeting and forecasting activities by preparing data, performing analyses, and assisting with variance explanations.
Ensure compliance with IFRS accounting policies and internal controls in all accounting activities.
Prepare and maintain transfer pricing documentation in compliance with local and international regulations.
Provide support for intercompany transaction analysis and ensure consistent application of appropriate transfer pricing methodologies.
Support audits and respond to inquiries related to transfer pricing, providing clear and well-documented explanations.
Track and analyze vehicle-related expenses, including material costs, material overhead, labor and overhead, and duty.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and appropriate cost allocation for vehicle-related expenses.
Reconcile vehicle cost accounts and ensure proper reporting of cost data in the financial statements.
Monitor and reconcile inventory transactions and balances to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Ensure accurate valuation of inventory in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
Assist in physical inventory counts, investigate discrepancies, and perform related variance analysis.
Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure accurate capitalization, classification, and depreciation of fixed assets.
Process fixed asset additions, disposals, and transfers, ensuring proper documentation and accounting treatment.
Support periodic fixed asset audits and related reporting, addressing questions and reconciling differences.
Monitor customer accounts and ensure timely collection of outstanding balances to support healthy cash flow.
Reconcile the accounts receivable subledger to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Prepare ageing reports and assist with credit risk assessments to help manage customer credit exposure.
Prepare high-quality process documentation that clearly describes accounting procedures and controls.
Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control in accounting operations.
Support system upgrades and ERP-related initiatives, including testing and documentation of new or improved processes.
Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests, providing clear, data-driven insights to stakeholders.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5+ years of relevant accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of IFRS and practical experience preparing financial statements.
Demonstrated ability to question the reasonableness of journal entries, account balances, and the financial statement impact of accounting activities.
Proven ability to analyze financial results and provide valid explanations for variances.
Ability to understand, apply, and comply with division policies, procedures, and operations in day-to-day responsibilities.
Hands-on experience with ERP software (SAP preferred).
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation.
Experience with general ledger accounting, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
Experience with financial reporting and variance analysis.
Experience in fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and asset tracking.
Experience in accounts receivable processes, including collections, ageing reports, and AR reconciliations.
Experience supporting audit processes and preparing audit documentation.
Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive process documentation.
Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy in financial work.
Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Strong organizational and time management skills to meet strict deadlines.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Project management experience is preferred, particularly in coordinating accounting or finance-related initiatives.
Programming experience is a strong plus, especially working with tools such as Power BI for reporting and analytics.
Experience with transfer pricing documentation and intercompany transaction analysis is highly beneficial.
Experience tracking and analyzing cost components such as material, labor, overhead, and duty is an advantage.
Experience with inventory accounting, including reconciliations, valuation, and physical counts, is preferred.
Experience participating in process improvement initiatives and system upgrades.
Comfort working in a structured, policy-driven environment with a focus on internal controls.
Long-term interest in contributing to a stable, reputable organization in the Charleston, SC area.
Work Environment
This role is fully in-office, working Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Senior Accountant works as part of a collaborative accounting team and reports into the accounting leadership structure, partnering closely with four other accounting professionals. The environment is structured, professional, and process-oriented, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, compliance, and timely financial reporting. The team uses an ERP system (with SAP preferred) and relies heavily on Microsoft Excel, with additional exposure to data and reporting tools such as Power BI for candidates with programming experience. The position offers a long-term contract opportunity with a reputable organization in the Charleston, SC area, providing stability, exposure to complex accounting topics such as IFRS, transfer pricing, inventory and fixed assets, and the chance to contribute to ongoing process improvements and system enhancements.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Ladson, SC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $37.50 - $43.50/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 Ladson,SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 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.
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