Accounting Analyst

Interim Data Analyst Accounting & Finance

We are seeking a Data Analyst to support the accounting and finance team by analyzing high volumes of transactional data, identifying discrepancies and trends, and improving the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze large volumes of accounting and transactional data for accuracy, trends, and discrepancies
• Perform data reconciliations across multiple systems and data sources
• Research and resolve transaction-level variances and data issues
• Create recurring and ad hoc reports to support Accounting and Finance
• Assist with high-volume transaction processing, validation, and reporting
• Identify trends, exceptions, and unusual activity within financial data
• Work with Accounting to support month-end close and account reconciliations
• Help streamline and improve data collection, reporting, and reconciliation processes
• Maintain and manipulate large datasets using Excel and other reporting tools
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, and Operations to ensure data integrity

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data analysis, financial analysis, accounting, or a related role
• Experience working with high-volume transactional or financial data
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and large data sets
• Experience with ERP systems and/or reporting tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and ability to identify discrepancies within large amounts of data

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $75.00/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 onsite position in Dallas, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 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.

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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.