Senior Accountant
Job Description
The Senior Accountant prepares and analyzes financial information, supports accurate reporting, and provides clear financial insights to stakeholders across the organization. This role focuses on journal entries, account reconciliations, key performance indicators, and the development of financial models and reports to support informed decision-making.
Responsibilities
Prepare accurate and timely journal entries and supporting schedules to ensure complete and reliable financial records.
Review prepared schedules for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to established accounting standards and internal policies.
Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts regularly to ensure accounts are properly stated and discrepancies are resolved promptly.
Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and analyze financial and operational trends, comparing results against industry benchmarks.
Clearly and concisely communicate financial information, policies, and procedures to non-financial managers to support understanding and effective decision-making.
Develop, maintain, and distribute ad-hoc financial reports and analyses to support management and operational needs.
Build and maintain financial models to forecast performance, evaluate scenarios, and support strategic planning.
Utilize accounting systems and tools, including general ledger and reporting applications, to support accurate and efficient financial processes.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
Minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience in all areas, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Proficiency in general ledger accounting and journal entry preparation.
Experience reconciling balance sheet and income statement accounts.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 products, specifically Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis, reporting, and modeling.
Experience working with computerized accounting systems.
Ability to clearly communicate financial information, policies, and procedures to non-financial managers, both verbally and in writing.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working with analytic tools such as Microsoft Power BI and Tableau.
Experience with QuickBooks or SAGE accounting software.
Experience with Salesforce or similar customer relationship management or financial systems is a plus.
Ability to develop and maintain financial models to support forecasting and decision-making.
Ability to develop KPIs and benchmark performance against industry standards.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial reporting.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities within deadlines.
Work Environment
This position follows a part-time schedule of approximately 30 hours per week, with core hours from Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Sparks Glencoe, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $48.00/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 fully onsite position in Sparks Glencoe,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 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® Platinum Award 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.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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.
