Senior Accountant

Job Title:

Startup Senior Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to support core general ledger functions, bookkeeping, and financial reporting activities. This role involves collaborating closely with the VP of Finance and working with construction and operations teams in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment.

Responsibilities

+ Own general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.

+ Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual P&L and balance sheet reports.

+ Perform detailed variance analysis and investigate fluctuations in financial results.

+ Review account and bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.

+ Apply construction accounting standards across active projects.

+ Support tax filings, regulatory submissions, and external audits.

+ Ensure compliance with GAAP; support SOX controls and internal processes.

+ Provide financial analysis and insights to support leadership decision-making.

+ Partner cross-functionally with construction, operations, and finance leadership.

Essential Skills

+ Strong experience in construction accounting and/or corporate real estate accounting.

+ Solid working knowledge of GAAP; familiarity with SOX requirements.

+ Hands-on experience preparing financial statements, journal entries, and reconciliations.

+ Experience working in Net Suite is required; familiarity with Ramp and Chase Document Exchange is preferred.

+ Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with a high level of accuracy and ownership.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Background in startup, venture-backed, or high-growth environments.

+ Exposure to IFRS reporting standards.

+ Builder/operator mindset with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.

+ Comfortable working cross-functionally with construction, operations, and executive teams.

Work Environment

This role is based in New York City and requires onsite presence in a newly renovated brownstone office near 55th & 56th. The schedule is Monday to Friday, with occasional extended hours during close. The position offers two work-from-home days per month and work-from-home options on summer Fridays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/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 New York,NY.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 9, 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.