Senior Staff Accountant

Description
Staff Accountant (Contract)
We are seeking a 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
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of West Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in West Chicago,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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.

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