Position: Sr. Accountant

Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Accountant to support a year-end financial cleanup and reconciliation initiative. This role focuses on performing detailed balance sheet reconciliations, resolving aged or unsupported balances, and ensuring accuracy across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger accounts. The ideal candidate is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Responsibilities include identifying discrepancies, preparing correcting journal entries, maintaining audit-ready documentation, and partnering with internal teams to resolve outstanding accounting issues.

Description:

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Perform 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 standards

AP & AR Cleanup

Review vendor and customer subledgers for accuracy and completenessClear old, duplicate, or unsupported balancesCoordinate with internal teams to resolve discrepancies, credits, and unapplied cash

GL Account Review

Reconcile 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 needed

Documentation & Controls

Prepare clear reconciliation schedules, rollforwards, and journal entriesEnsure proper documentation and audit-ready support for all adjustmentsRecommend process improvements to prevent recurring reconciliation issues

Collaboration & Reporting

Partner 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 needed

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance5–8+ years of progressive accounting experienceStrong balance sheet reconciliation and cleanup experienceWorking knowledge of AP, AR, GL accounts, and project accountingAdvanced 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 1, 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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