Aston Carter
Senior Accountant
Aston Carter, Kansas City, Kansas, United States, 66115
Job Title: Senior AccountantJob Description
As a Senior Accountant, you will analyze financial results and collaborate with business leaders to identify opportunities for improving efficiencies and income. You will assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including the preparation, approval, and posting of journal entries, reconciling accounts to subledgers and external documentation, and preparing and analyzing financial statements.
Responsibilities
Analyze financial results and work with business leaders to identify opportunities for improving efficiencies and income.
Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including preparing, approving, and posting journal entries, reconciling various accounts to subledgers and external documentation, and preparing and analyzing financial statements.
Utilize business intelligence software for various data analyses.
Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reporting with the foreign parent company.
Process commercial customer credit applications to set up customer accounts and assign credit limits.
Provide supporting documentation for audits and federal and state tax returns.
Assist with treasury cash management functions and cash flow planning.
Prepare financial analyses and special reports for management.
Actively seek and evaluate cost-saving opportunities throughout the company.
Maintain confidentiality of financial information and plans.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Essential Skills
Proficient in accounting, month-end activities, reporting, and journal entry processes.
Experience in reconciling accounts and preparing and analyzing financial statements.
Ability to use business intelligence software for data analysis.
Excellent analytical skills to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Effective communication skills to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
CMA or CPA preferred.
3+ years of progressive experience in accounting roles, with a focus on month-end activities, reporting, and analysis.
Manufacturing experience preferred.
Previous experience in ERP implementation desired.
Highly proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel), BI, and ERP systems, with M3 preferred.
Work Environment
Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office per week. Typical office environment with opportunities for growth and advancement. The organization is currently undergoing a three-company merger, making it an exciting time to join and contribute to the transition.
About Aston Carter:
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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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.
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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
As a Senior Accountant, you will analyze financial results and collaborate with business leaders to identify opportunities for improving efficiencies and income. You will assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including the preparation, approval, and posting of journal entries, reconciling accounts to subledgers and external documentation, and preparing and analyzing financial statements.
Responsibilities
Analyze financial results and work with business leaders to identify opportunities for improving efficiencies and income.
Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including preparing, approving, and posting journal entries, reconciling various accounts to subledgers and external documentation, and preparing and analyzing financial statements.
Utilize business intelligence software for various data analyses.
Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reporting with the foreign parent company.
Process commercial customer credit applications to set up customer accounts and assign credit limits.
Provide supporting documentation for audits and federal and state tax returns.
Assist with treasury cash management functions and cash flow planning.
Prepare financial analyses and special reports for management.
Actively seek and evaluate cost-saving opportunities throughout the company.
Maintain confidentiality of financial information and plans.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Essential Skills
Proficient in accounting, month-end activities, reporting, and journal entry processes.
Experience in reconciling accounts and preparing and analyzing financial statements.
Ability to use business intelligence software for data analysis.
Excellent analytical skills to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Effective communication skills to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
CMA or CPA preferred.
3+ years of progressive experience in accounting roles, with a focus on month-end activities, reporting, and analysis.
Manufacturing experience preferred.
Previous experience in ERP implementation desired.
Highly proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel), BI, and ERP systems, with M3 preferred.
Work Environment
Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office per week. Typical office environment with opportunities for growth and advancement. The organization is currently undergoing a three-company merger, making it an exciting time to join and contribute to the transition.
About Aston Carter:
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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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.
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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.