Senior Accounting Analyst

Senior Accounting Analyst About the Role

We're looking for a Senior Accounting Analyst to support key accounting functions, including lease accounting, accruals, and allocations. This role combines technical accounting expertise with team leadership and plays an important part in financial reporting, SOX compliance, SEC disclosures, and audit support within a public company environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of three accounting professionals.

• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and account analyses to ensure accuracy.

• Manage accounting for real estate and equipment leases under ASC 842.

• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.

• Ensure compliance with SOX controls and internal accounting policies.

• Coordinate internal and external audit requests.

• Assist with SEC reporting and footnote disclosures.

• Partner with cross-functional teams on accounting and reporting initiatives.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and oversight to accounting staff.

✅ Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting experience, including leadership experience.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and public company accounting.

• Hands-on ASC 842 lease accounting experience.

• Experience with SEC reporting, SOX compliance, and audit support.

• Strong month-end close and financial reporting experience.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

⭐ Preferred Qualifications

• CPA and/or MBA.

• Public accounting or Big 4 experience.

• Experience with SAP, BlackLine, or similar systems.

• Background supporting audits and process improvement initiatives.

Why Join Us?

• Fully remote opportunity for candidates based in Southern California.

• Lead and mentor a growing accounting team.

• Gain exposure to SEC reporting and complex public company accounting.

• Collaborate with experienced accounting and finance leaders.

• Make a meaningful impact through process improvements and operational excellence.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $57.00 - $71.25/hr.

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.

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 fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 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® 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.