Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

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The Senior Accountant position involves assisting with month-end close, troubleshooting issues with daily, weekly, and monthly tasks, and handling complex accounting concepts. The role requires obtaining and maintaining a thorough understanding of financial reporting and general ledger structure to ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close. The Senior Accountant will also fill in and troubleshoot issues with Accounts Payable, Receivable, Banking, and Payroll activities, ensuring all financial reporting deadlines are met.

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll and positive pay transactions.
• Prepare annual and quarterly Bank Compliance reports accurately and promptly.
• Assist with the timely completion of corporate income returns, employment tax returns, and period close activities.
• Manage a clean and timely year‑end audit.
• Support budget, forecasting, and analysis activities.
• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• 3-5 years of experience at a Sr. Accountant level.

• 1+ years of experience working with a publicly traded company.
• Ability to mentor others.
• Solid understanding of SOX, sales tax, and GAAP.
• Proficiency in accounting, general ledger, reconciliation, month end, SOX compliance, and financial reporting.

This is a contract to hire position, with the potential to convert after six months. The work environment supports a collaborative and resourceful team, with an emphasis on maintaining accuracy and efficiency in accounting operations.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Janesville, WI.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $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 Janesville, WI.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 11, 2026.

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 for other accommodation options.

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