Senior Accountant | 6 Month Contract to Hire | Raleigh, NC

Job Summary:

This position will assist in monthly close activities, complex journal entry preparation, balance sheet account reconciliations, annual audit requests, and ad hoc financial reporting and projects. In addition, this position will review monthly balance sheet reconciliations of other analysts and staff accountants.

Description:

•\tAssist with monthly closing activities, including journal entry preparation, account review, and posting entries of others. A specific focus will be on regional assets and liability balances, and profit and loss.

•\tPrepare balance sheet reconciliations by region, identify and resolve reconciling items, and prepare any adjusting entries.

•\tHighlight and communicate significant reconciling transactions with region controllers and resolve timely.

•\tAnalyze and prepare special request financial reports, as needed.

•\tAssist in budgeting and forecasting, as needed.

•\tProvide documentation for audit requests, as needed.

•\tProvide leadership and guidance to other accounting team members.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

•\tAccounting/Business BA or BS Degree from a four (4) year college or university (minimum).

•\tFive (5) to ten (10) years’ experience as a Senior Accountant/Financial Analyst in a medium-to-large business environment.

•\tCPA or comparable technical designation/advanced degree preferred.

•\tStrong understanding of US GAAP/IFRS and current accounting practices.

•\tStrong analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.

•\tStrong communication and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of Workday preferred

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $100000.00/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 Raleigh,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 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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