This contract Accountant / Controllership Assistant role supports a Capital Markets Controllership team by performing professional-level accounting activities focused on accounts receivable, accounts payable, revenue processing, and balance sheet reconciliations. You will help maintain accurate ledgers and financial systems, support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes, and contribute to quarterly reviews and annual audits. This position offers exposure to a broad range of corporate accounting functions, the opportunity to work closely with dedicated AR and AP teams, and room for growth.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of professional-level accounting duties, including preparing, maintaining, analyzing, verifying, and reconciling moderately complex financial transactions, statements, records, and reports.Maintain the accuracy and integrity of ledgers and financial systems in line with global controllership standards.Assist in processing revenue transactions in a timely manner, ensuring all required documentation is obtained to support appropriate revenue recognition.Assist in reconciling data between operating systems used for revenue transactions to ensure completeness and accuracy.Collaborate closely with the Accounts Receivable team to assign daily cash receipts accurately and promptly to the appropriate deals in the system.Maintain timely, accurate, and effective communication with deal teams regarding questions and issues related to cash collections.Manage the clearing of accounts receivable to ensure balances are current and properly recorded.Record month-end journal entries and provide support for monthly and quarterly financial statement analyses.Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner, escalating issues as necessary.Coordinate and collaborate with teams in other business lines to ensure intercompany transactions and fee shares are properly accounted for.Work with accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoice processing, financial, and general ledger activities as needed to support overall controllership functions.Utilize critical thinking skills to identify issues, propose solutions, and improve processes within the controllership function.Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and business partners to support internal and external client service.Manage multiple tasks simultaneously, work effectively under pressure, and prioritize workload to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual schedules and deliverables.

Essential Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.3–5 years of accounting experience.Corporate accounting experience preferred, with exposure to general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.Advanced accounting and analytical skills, including experience with balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries.Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet applications, including intermediate functions such as VLOOKUP.Experience working with accounts receivable, accounts payable, invoice processing, financial reporting, and general ledger activities.Critical thinking skills to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and recommend solutions.Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with deal teams, AR/AP teams, and other business partners.Demonstrated consistency in values, principles, and work ethic, with a strong sense of integrity and accountability.Ability to work independently and as part of a team, building strong relationships with internal stakeholders.Ability to multi-task, work successfully under pressure, and effectively prioritize time and workload to meet client needs and deadlines.Understanding of and commitment to providing high-quality internal and external client service.Desire to work within a diverse, collaborative, and driven professional environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential is a plus.Experience with PeopleSoft financial systems is a plus.Prior experience in capital markets, investment sales, acquisitions, debt placement, equity placement, or financing arrangements is beneficial.Experience working in a corporate controllership or similar financial control environment is preferred.Willingness to take on new challenges, responsibilities, and assignments as the role evolves.

Work Environment

This is a contract position based in a professional corporate environment within a capital markets controllership team. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role follows a hybrid work model, with three days in the office (Tuesday through Thursday) and two days working from home or on a flexible basis. Onsite paid parking is available, with a daily rate applicable when arriving before 9:00 a.m. and leaving by 7:00 p.m.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $44.00 - $47.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n
• Medical, dental & vision\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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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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 for other accommodation options.

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