Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Description

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations in a fully onsite environment. This role will focus primarily on general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close activities. The position will also assist with payroll processing approximately two days per week. Payroll experience is preferred but can be trained for a strong accounting professional.

Responsibilities:

Prepare and post journal entries.

Perform bank, balance sheet, and credit card reconciliations.

Support month-end close activities and financial reporting deadlines.

Analyze and research account variances.

Maintain accuracy of general ledger accounts.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting issues.

Assist with payroll processing and related support activities approximately two days per week.

Work independently in a fast-paced accounting environment.

MUST HAVES

General Ledger Accounting

Account Reconciliations

Journal Entries

Month-End Close

NICE TO HAVES:

Payroll processing

Manufacturing, construction, automation industry experience

Treasury experience

Skills

reconciliation, month end, Journal Entries, general ledger, paylocity, sage, payroll

Top Skills Details

reconciliation,month end,Journal Entries,general ledger

Additional Skills & Qualifications

3+ years of GL accounting

General Ledger accounting experience

Journal entry and reconciliation experience

Experience supporting month-end close

Knowledge of payroll tax reporting

Strong Excel skills

Understanding of GAAP

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Permanent position based out of Harrisburg, PA.

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits package can be provided

This is a fully onsite position in Harrisburg,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.

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.

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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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.