Senior Accountant – Year‑End Cleanup & Reconciliation Project

Project Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to support a year‑end financial cleanup and reconciliation project. This role will focus on reviewing, reconciling, and resolving discrepancies across multiple balance sheet accounts, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL) accounts, and project‑based accounts. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a deadline‑driven environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesBalance Sheet ReconciliationsPerform comprehensive reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, including AP, AR, GL accounts, and project accountsIdentify, research, and resolve variances, aged balances, and unreconciled itemsEnsure reconciliations are fully supported, accurate, and compliant with accounting standardsAP & AR CleanupReview vendor and customer subledgers for accuracy and completenessClear old, duplicate, or unsupported balancesCoordinate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies, credits, and unapplied cashGL Account ReviewReconcile GL accounts to supporting schedules and subledgersReview journal entries for accuracy, proper classification, and completenessIdentify legacy issues, misclassifications, and unsupported balancesPrepare correcting journal entries as neededProject AccountingReconcile project cost accounts and work‑in‑process (WIP), if applicableAnalyze project balances for accuracy, proper cutoff, and completenessResolve historical project variances and close inactive or completed projectsDocumentation & ControlsPrepare clear reconciliation schedules, rollforwards, and journal entriesEnsure proper documentation and audit‑ready support for all adjustmentsRecommend process improvements to prevent recurring reconciliation issuesCollaboration & ReportingPartner with AP, AR, FP&A, project managers, and other stakeholders to resolve issuesProvide regular status updates on reconciliation progress and open itemsSupport management and audit requests as neededQualificationsRequiredBachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance5–8+ years of progressive accounting experienceStrong balance sheet reconciliation and cleanup experienceWorking knowledge of GAAPAdvanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Workday, Dynamics, or similar)Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlinesJob Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.05 - $43.26/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 fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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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