Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Accountant responsible for ensuring the integrity of accounting information by recording, analyzing, and reconciling transactions and general ledger balances, primarily focusing on balance sheet accounts. This individual will play a key role in creating and delivering financial information on a periodic basis and supporting the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and external reporting packages.

Responsibilities :

• Ensure the integrity of accounting information by recording, analyzing, and reconciling transactions and general ledger balances, mainly balance sheet accounts.
• Create and deliver financial information as requested on a periodic basis.
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and external reporting packages.
• Perform various monthly and yearly closing activities, including accuracy verification, account reconciliation, and earnings analysis.
• Analyze financial information, prepare financial statements, and provide required analysis for management's decision-making.
• Prepare financial reporting packages for the Board of Directors.
• Maintain the accounts payable automation process.
• Develop and maintain monthly flux analysis of balance sheet accounts.
• Support the creation and definition of internal financial controls, including SOX-level as needed.
• Assist with technical accounting activities, projects, and policies as directed.
• Support the yearly audit.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Financial Systems to implement process improvements via automation and workflows to achieve a 10-day close schedule.

Essential Skills :

Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Work Environment :

The work schedule is from 9 am to 5 pm, with a hybrid setup requiring two days per week onsite in Durham. Enjoy a supportive work environment with benefits including 120 hours of PTO and 12 holidays for contractors.

Job Type & Location :

This is a Contract position based out of Durham, NC.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $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 :

Workplace Type :

This is a hybrid position in Durham, NC.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 2025.

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 ClearlyRated 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.