Job Title: Senior Accountant
Job Description
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining the general ledger, and preparing month-end close procedures.
Responsibilities
- Reconcile account balances and bank statements.
- Maintain the general ledger and prepare month-end close procedures.
- Provide financial reporting to the bank 1-2 times per week.
- Create and adjust journal entries in the TGI-ERP system.
- Utilize Microsoft Excel to build and adjust reports, including pivot tables and filters.
- Export trial balances from ERP and ensure proper mapping of new GL codes.
- Support ad hoc projects as needed.
Essential Skills
- 5+ years of accounting experience.
- Proficiency in reconciliation and bank reconciliation.
- Strong financial reporting skills.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with cost accounting and/or in the manufacturing industry is a plus.
- Ability to work well independently.
- CPA or audit experience is highly desirable.
Work Environment
This is a contract position with the potential for extension based on performance and business needs. The role is crucial for cleaning up accounting work as the team has been behind schedule. The current team includes a Controller, 1 Accounts Payable, 1 Accounts Receivable, 1 Billing, and 1 Purchasing Manager. Some standard operating procedures (SOPs) are available for training purposes.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Pine Brook, NJ.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $35.00 - $55.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Pine Brook,NJ.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 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 ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award 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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
