Accountant Consultant

Job Title:

Accountant Consultant

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Accountant Consultant to join our team. In this role, you will prepare and analyze financial reports, tax information, and other essential financial documentation. You will also manage journal entries, account reconciliations, and support annual budget preparation and forecasting.

Responsibilities

+ Prepare financial reports, tax information, insurance details, and special analyses.

+ Prepare and post journal entries accurately.

+ Analyze and reconcile accounts regularly.

+ Support the annual budget preparation and quarterly forecasting processes.

+ Complete fixed asset accounting and capital expenditure reporting.

+ Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options.

+ Manage daily finance department operations, including processing revenue, expenditures, and maintaining general ledger and accounts.

+ Assist the Controller with day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations.

+ Support year-end independent financial audits and internal operational audits.

+ Prepare ad hoc financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in accounting, general ledger management, and reconciliation.

+ Experience in month-end financial processes.

+ Knowledge of ERP systems;
Microsoft Dynamics is a plus.

+ Strong understanding of financial statements and journal entry preparation.

+ Familiarity with GAAP standards.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Ability to understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.

+ Commitment to safety protocols, including the ability to stop unsafe acts, obey safety rules, and report hazards.

+ Support for safety policies and programs.

Work Environment

The position is ideally in-office, but we can accommodate hybrid or remote arrangements if necessary. The work environment is collaborative, with a strong team culture focused on safety and adherence to best practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of La Crosse, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $34.00/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 La Crosse,WI.

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.