Job Title: Senior Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Accountant who will play a crucial role in executing month-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. This position requires a strong ability to maintain general ledger integrity and contribute to the preparation of SEC filings and other regulatory reports.

Responsibilities

Execute month-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.Post journal entries and maintain general ledger integrity.Contribute to the preparation of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q) and other regulatory reports, including preparing schedules for footnotes and responding to audit queries.Assist in the coordination and execution of foreign statutory audits, providing documentation and resolving auditor inquiries.Conduct variance analysis to identify trends and support business decisions.Clean up and reconcile balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance.Investigate and resolve discrepancies across financial statements and sub-ledgers.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial operations and reporting.Assist management in SOX compliance.Participate in ad hoc projects.Demonstrate strong proficiency in Excel, including the ability to work with large datasets, pivot tables, and lookups.

Essential Skills

Strong proficiency in Excel is essential.Experience with large datasets, pivot tables, and lookups.Knowledge of NetSuite is preferred.Experience in financial statement preparation, journal entry posting, and general ledger maintenance.Understanding of regulatory reporting, SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q), and SOX compliance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with NetSuite is preferred but not required.Understanding of GAAP principles.Ability to conduct variance analysis and support business decision-making.

Work Environment

This position operates in a hybrid work environment, requiring three days in-office.

Job Type & Location

This is a full time, Hybrid role based out of Chicago, Illinois

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Match.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2025.

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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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