Job Title: Accountant

Job Description

The Financial Reporting Staff Accountant will be a core member of our Global Controllership team and will be responsible for key control ownership of our financial month-end process, playing a critical role in our financial statement audit, and acting as a key point of contact with other functional groups to rollout processes, workflows, and policies. We are seeking an accounting professional with experience in public accounting and/or a desire to work in industry practice with a SaaS or services company. This position is based in Chicago, Illinois and reports to the Director of Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting.

Responsibilities

Maintain the global general ledger.Participate in strategic financial projects, including a new ERP implementation with Workday.Prepare and present periodic reporting packages to outside stakeholders as a key member of the Global Controllership.Own key financial statement close process controls, performing and recommending improvements when necessary.Assist with the compilation of information for month-end reporting.Coordinate consolidation activities at various entity levels within the organization.Assist in managing and coordinating the consolidated global audit.Develop and maintain accounting principles, practices, and procedures for accurate and timely financial statements and audits.Apply structured methodology to balance sheet review and maintenance.Perform various month-end activities, including account reconciliation, account reconciliation review, regional and corporate income statement review, and reasonableness testing.Educate and communicate transfer pricing calculations to other finance team members.Review intercompany reconciliations and transfer pricing calculations.Use the general ledger accounting system (Workday) daily, including reviewing and posting journal entries.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting.Completion or active pursuit of the Certified Public Accountant exam.1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably with Workday.Understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Experience in general journal entry preparation and entry.Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.Friendly and upbeat attitude.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in public accounting is preferred but not required.Experience with revenue recognition.Familiarity with Oracle Netsuite is a plus.Willingness to work from the Chicago office 2 days a week.Knowledge of Workday Finance ERP implemented in January 2025.

Work Environment

The work environment is laid-back, fun, and light. You will work with a small team locally and remotely, and engage in video calls to connect three times a week. While remote candidates are welcome, there is a preference for local candidates to work in the office two days a week, ideally on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $46.00 - $53.00/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 Feb 23, 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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