Senior Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Staff Accountant (Contract)

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to support our accounting team during a maternity leave coverage assignment. This individual will play a key role in month-end close, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and intercompany accounting activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in corporate accounting, attention to detail, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Assist with month-end close activities, including preparation and posting of journal entries and accruals

Maintain general ledger accounts and perform account analysis

Prepare monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

Support financial reporting and management reporting processes

Reconcile intercompany accounts and record necessary adjustments

Assist with billing reviews, treasury-related activities, and other accounting functions

Partner with operations, sales, AP, and AR teams to support business needs

Research accounting issues and provide solutions to improve processes

Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and special projects as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

3+ years of corporate accounting experience

Strong month-end close experience

Experience with general ledger accounting and account reconciliations

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs

Experience working within an ERP system such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, or NAV

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with intercompany accounting

Experience supporting financial reporting processes

Bilingual Spanish

Prior experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or corporate accounting environment

Top Skills

Month-End Close

Journal Entries

Accruals

General Ledger

Account Reconciliations

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Financial Reporting

Intercompany Accounting

Microsoft Excel

ERP Systems (SAP, Dynamics, NAV)

Recruiter Notes

Ideal candidates will come from Accountant, Staff Accountant, Corporate Accountant, or General Ledger Accountant backgrounds. Candidates should have hands-on ownership of month-end close, reconciliations, journal entries, and general ledger accounting rather than purely AP/AR-focused experience.

Skills

Spanish Speaking, Month-End Close, General Ledger Accounting, Journal Entries, Accurals, Account Reconciliations, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Financial Reporting, Intercompany Accounting, Variance Analysis, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Excel, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP

Top Skills Details

Spanish Speaking,Month-End Close,General Ledger Accounting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

3+ years of corporate accounting experience

Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles

Experience with month-end and year-end close processes

Proficiency with general ledger accounting and account reconciliations

Experience preparing and posting journal entries and accruals

Ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies

Strong balance sheet reconciliation experience

Experience with intercompany accounting transactions

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, XLOOKUPs, indexing, data analysis)

Experience working within ERP systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, NAV, Oracle, or NetSuite

Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including operations, sales, AP, and AR

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Experience supporting audits and responding to auditor requests

Exposure to financial reporting and management reporting

Treasury, cash management, or banking experience preferred

Manufacturing, industrial, or corporate accounting experience preferred

Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required

Experience working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract position based out of West Chicago, IL.

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00/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 fully onsite position in West Chicago,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 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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