Senior Accountant
Responsibilities
Lead and participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, financial schedules, and supporting documentation.
Analyze financial results, investigate variances, identify risks, and resolve complex accounting issues.
Assist with accounting for investments, cash management, loans, and other specialized accounting activities.
Prepare financial reports and analyses for accounting leadership and executive management.
Support audit readiness by preparing schedules, maintaining documentation, and partnering with internal and external auditors.
Help ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and established accounting policies.
Independently manage complex reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and close activities, carrying a full share of period-end responsibilities.
Identify risks, investigate discrepancies, analyze financial data, determine root causes, and make well-supported recommendations.
Use advanced Excel skills to manage large datasets, create analyses, and support reporting needs.
Partner with accounting leadership on process improvements, system enhancements, and organizational initiatives.
Support major transformation projects, including an Oracle Fusion upgrade, Workday implementation, and core system conversion.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and enhance reporting accuracy.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and project execution.
Serve as a resource to team members by sharing knowledge, answering complex accounting questions, and contributing to a collaborative team culture.
Essential Skills
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5+ years of accounting experience.
3+ years of corporate accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and operational accounting.
Ability to independently manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close responsibilities.
Proven experience with general ledger accounting, including reconciliations and journal entries.
2+ years of advanced Microsoft Excel experience, including managing large datasets and building analyses.
Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data, investigate discrepancies, and resolve complex accounting issues.
Comfort working through complex accounting situations and making clear, well-reasoned recommendations.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate financial reporting.
Ability to support audit readiness by preparing schedules and maintaining thorough documentation.
Capability to balance day-to-day transactional work with project-based and analytical responsibilities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $51.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.
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.
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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.
