Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Job Description

This role will provide critical support during the upcoming fiscal year-end audit, with a primary focus on revenue recognition (ASC 606) and audit readiness. The individual will serve as a subject matter resource on revenue recognition, helping validate transactions, support audit requests, and ensure appropriate accounting treatment across a high-volume, transaction-based business. This is a project-based assignment (through August/September) aligned to audit completion, with potential for extension based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Review revenue transactions as of fiscal year-end to determine proper recognition based on contract terms.

• Evaluate contracts and shipping terms to assess revenue recognition triggers.

• Validate supporting documentation required for revenue recognition.

• Analyze open receivables and determine whether revenue should be recognized or reversed.

• Ensure alignment between documentation, contractual terms, and accounting treatment.

• Work within structured Excel templates to track and document revenue recognition decisions.

• Prepare and compile documentation to support external audit requests.

• Partner with accounting leadership to review transactions and ensure debits/credits are appropriate.

• Walk through revenue recognition positions and supporting evidence with internal leadership in preparation for auditor review.

• Assist with responding to audit inquiries, particularly related to revenue recognition and receivables.

• Perform intercompany reconciliations and transaction matching.

• Investigate aged balances and discrepancies in AR/AP.

• Support cleanup of legacy balances and audit-flagged items.

• Assist in organizing documentation and improving audit readiness across accounts.

• Support month-end close, primarily during the May/June ramp-up period.

• Collaborate on ad hoc analysis and cleanup initiatives.

• Assist with improving documentation and supporting audit recommendations/process improvements.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• 4-8+ years of accounting experience at a Senior Accountant level.

• Strong understanding of ASC 606 / revenue recognition principles.

• Experience working in audit environments or supporting external auditors.

• Ability to work independently with minimal training in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Exposure to high-volume, transaction-based business models.

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.

• Experience working with large datasets and structured templates.

• Ability to validate and reconcile data across multiple sources.

Work Environment

The work environment requires onsite presence for four days per week during onboarding and training (May-June) with a potential pivot to three days in July through the end of the assignment. There is an expectation for longer hours during the peak audit period. This role offers visibility and direct exposure to leadership.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Jersey City, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $70.00/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 hybrid position in Jersey City,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 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® 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.

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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.