Senior Accounting Analyst

The Sr Accounting Analyst plays a key role in forecasting, planning, and financial reporting while supporting core accounting operations. This position focuses on analyzing actual financial results, explaining variances to budget and forecast, and maintaining accurate financial data across multiple systems. The role offers high visibility, exposure to executive-level reporting, sophisticated financial systems, and large-scale data analysis, making it an excellent opportunity for a professional seeking to expand beyond traditional accounting into broader finance responsibilities. Responsibilities Support monthly forecasting, annual planning, and financial reporting processes to ensure timely and accurate financial information. Analyze actual financial results and prepare clear variance explanations against forecast and budget for leadership and key stakeholders. Prepare and upload monthly forecast data into EPBCS (Oracle Enterprise Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service) and ensure data accuracy. Assist with journal entries, account reconciliations, and general accounting support as needed to maintain a clean and accurate general ledger. Monitor and reconcile data between operational systems and the Oracle General Ledger to ensure consistency and integrity across platforms. Support reporting related to crew and guest claims and maintain associated financial reports, dashboards, and data visualizations. Perform detailed financial analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that inform business decisions and performance improvements. Partner closely with Finance, Accounting, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting. Manage large datasets and perform ad hoc analysis for leadership, providing clear, actionable insights and recommendations. Support process improvement initiatives related to reporting and forecasting functions, helping to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency. Ensure data accuracy and integrity across multiple systems by implementing checks, validations, and reconciliations as part of standard processes. Essential Skills Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, FP&A, or a closely related discipline. Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting practices. Hands-on experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency with Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and data analysis and reporting functions. Experience working with large volumes of financial data and complex data sets. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and provide meaningful insights. Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage and collaborate with stakeholders across Finance, Accounting, and other functions. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with Oracle, EPBCS, Hyperion, or similar enterprise planning and budgeting systems. Experience building dashboards and reporting tools to support financial and operational decision-making. Exposure to RiskConnect or similar reporting and claims management platforms. Experience supporting both Finance and Accounting functions in a corporate environment. Experience in public accounting or large corporate finance, providing familiarity with complex organizational structures and reporting requirements. This position reports to a director-level leader and operates in a professional corporate finance and accounting environment. The role follows a hybrid-style schedule with four days onsite, Monday through Thursday, offering regular collaboration with a strong leadership team and cross-functional partners. The environment emphasizes the use of sophisticated financial systems, including Oracle and EPBCS, and extensive work with large-scale data analysis, dashboards, and reporting tools. The culture supports career growth, high visibility to executive-level reporting, and opportunities to transition into broader finance roles within a world-class organization. This is a Contract position based out of Miami, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/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) This is a hybrid position in Miami,FL. This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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. 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 click.appcast.io for other accommodation options. 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