Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Job Title:

Senior Accountant

Job Category:
Accounting / General Ledger

Location:

Onsite for first 3 months, then Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 remote - Wednesdays required onsite)

Hours:

8:00 AM-5:00 PM, with overtime potential

Role Type:
Temporary with potential to convert to a new permanent role

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and detail‑oriented Senior Accountant to support a growing accounting team during a critical period.

The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Accounting Manager and Controller and will play a key role in preparing financial statements, performing month‑end close activities, and ensuring accurate general ledger reporting. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high‑performing, collaborative team within a stable and reputable organization.

Key Responsibilities

+ Prepare monthly Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flows

+ Compile assigned sections of the monthly management financial report

+ Ensure all required month‑end activities are properly recorded in the general ledger

+ Prepare journal entries, including prepaids, accruals, and cash flow‑related items

+ Perform balance sheet and account reconciliations

+ Investigate and resolve unusual account movements through detailed variance analysis

+ Assist with audit support, internal controls, and documentation requests

+ Work cross‑functionally to ensure accurate data posting and workflow completeness

+ Continuously identify process improvements across reconciliations and reporting

+ Support the Accounting Manager during close cycles and special projects as needed

Required Qualifications

+ BA or BS degree in Accounting or Finance

+ 5+ years of general ledger accounting experience, including month‑end close

+ Strong understanding of GAAP principles

+ Hands‑on experience with:

+ Month‑end close

+ Journal entries

+ Balance sheet reconciliations

+ Prepaids, accruals, and cash flow

+ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, links)

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Experience with SAP, SAP S/4, and/or SAP Business Objects strongly preferred

Work Environment & Team Structure

+ 9‑person accounting team

+ 7 team members report directly to the Controller

+ Controller and Accounting Manager will work closely with this role

+ Fully onsite for the first 3 months to support training and close cycles

+ After onboarding:
Hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 remote), with Wednesdays required onsite

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bridgeport, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

- Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bridgeport,CT.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2026.

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 Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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 astoncarter (%20astoncarter)  for other accommodation options.