Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Accountant
Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team. This role involves preparing and maintaining financial records and reports across multiple general ledgers in a multi-entity company. The successful candidate will ensure the integrity of accounting information through meticulous recording and reconciliation of various transactions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain financial records and reports of multiple general ledgers for a multi-entity company.
• Ensure the integrity of accounting information by recording a variety of transactions each month and performing monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts as part of month and year-end close.
• Reconcile various intercompany accounts to ensure transactions are recorded in the proper period and agree to related company balances.
• Record bi-weekly payroll journal entries and applicable payroll accruals.
• Analyze financial data and identify discrepancies.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset and depreciation records.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies.
• Support external audits and provide requested documentation.
• Assist with sales and income tax filings and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain accurate documentation and accounting records.

• Proficiency in general ledger, accounting, reconciliation, and month-end close processes.
• Ability to perform journal entries and manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Strong finance, budgeting, and analysis skills.
• Experience with financial statement and financial reporting.
• Comfortable communicating over the phone.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven organizational and project management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• CPA Certification is a plus.
• Public Accounting Experience is a plus.

The position is fully onsite with standard working hours from 8am to 5pm, though flexibility with hours is available. This role offers the opportunity for growth into an accounting manager position. It is a brand new role, not a backfill, offering a fresh start for a motivated individual.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franksville, WI.

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.08/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Franksville,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 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.

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 View email address on ziprecruiter.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.

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.