Senior Accountant

HIRING! Senior Accountant Opening in the Cedar Rapids Area! APPLY NOW!!

Job Description

The Senior Accountant position is an onsite, full-time role responsible for providing financial, administrative, and clerical services. This role involves assisting in financial management and reporting responsibilities.

Responsibilities

+ Assist the Controller in financial management and reporting responsibilities.

+ Maintain general ledger accounts and perform reconciliations.

+ Prepare month-end financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

+ Ensure accurate and timely financial record-keeping and reporting.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in accounting principles and practices.

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Experience with general ledger, month-end, and financial statement preparation.

+ Strong knowledge of GAAP.

+ Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, macros, and V-lookups.

+ Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

+ 2-5 years of accounting experience.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

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Experience with database software, such as SQL, is a plus.

+ Familiarity with ERP systems, including Innovative/AS400, is helpful.

+ Knowledge of the trucking industry is advantageous but not essential.

+ Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

+ Strong decision-making and communication skills, both verbal and written.

+ High attention to detail and accuracy.

+ Effective organizational and time management skills.

+ Ability to collaborate with all departments within the organization.

Work Environment

The position is based at a trucking company located near the airport in Cedar Rapids, with a new office opened in 2021. The accounting team comprises three members, including this role. The work environment offers a terrific atmosphere with strong company values, and the organization provides competitive wages along with excellent benefits, including affordable health insurance, dental, vision, a 401k with match, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

401k and benefits with the company

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 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.