Senior Accountant

Job Title:

Sr. Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Sr. Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist with month-end closing processes, record journal entries, and provide a detailed review and analysis. You will prepare monthly account reconciliations, perform financial variance analysis, and ensure compliance with GAAP while taking ownership of assigned GL accounts.

Responsibilities

+ Assist with month-end closing processes and record journal entries.

+ Prepare monthly account reconciliations and ensure accuracy.

+ Perform monthly financial variance analysis, including research and documentation.

+ Take ownership of assigned GL accounts and ensure compliance with GAAP.

+ Assist with preparation of audit schedules and respond to audit requests.

+ Establish productive relationships within finance and other departments.

+ Maintain financial records in compliance with corporate policies and procedures.

+ Act as a business partner with management to provide recommendations for improving financial processes.

+ Analyze current processes and make recommendations for process improvement.

Essential Skills

+ Strong accounting skills with expertise in general ledger and reconciliation.

+ Proficiency in month-end processes and financial reporting.

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Experience with financial statement preparation and bank reconciliation.

+ Familiarity with accounts payable and receivable processes.

+ Proficient in SAP and audit procedures.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance.

+ At least 4 years of general ledger experience, or 2+ years with audit experience.

+ External audit experience is a plus.

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Experience with SAP is an advantage.

Work Environment

Our office is located in Plymouth, MN, . The role is part of a 10-person Accounting & Finance team, reporting to the Assistant Manager. The position offers a hybrid work model with 3 days in the office, allowing flexibility to align with the team. We use SAP S/4 HANA and dedicated invoicing software. The work environment is supportive, with opportunities to lead projects and potentially advance to an Accounting Manager role after a year.

Our team is approachable, and we foster a fun and collaborative atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $52.88/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 hybrid position in Minneapolis,MN.

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.