Sr. Accountant Job at Aston Carter, Stamford, CT

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  • Aston Carter
  • Stamford, CT

Job Description

The Senior Accountant

needs to be agile, professional, and comfortable in a rapidly changing

environment. The right person is trustworthy with confidential information,

highly organized, self-motivated, has excellent communication skills, can think

strategically, and works equally as well independently as with a team. As the Senior

Accountant, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the day-to-day

accounting operations of our organization. You will be responsible for ensuring

the accuracy and timeliness of financial transactions, financial reporting, and

compliance with GAAP. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting

principles, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to work

collaboratively across departments.

Key Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to:

Prepare and analyze financial statements, ensuring compliance with GAAP

Participate in the month-end and year-end close processes

Participate in the preparation of consolidated financial statements

Monitor general ledger accounts and perform reconciliations

Prepare inter-company reconciliations

Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial reports

Support budgeting and forecasting activities

Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies

Participate in the audit/tax prep process and liaise with external auditors

Identify process improvements and implement best practices

Provide financial analysis to support management decisions

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address financial issues

Participate in system implementations and upgrades as needed

Skills & Requirements

Education / Experience

Bachelors

degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

license preferred

Required

- 2+ years experience of public accounting in a national CPA firm, Big 4

preferred

Required

- 4+ years experience of corporate accounting and general ledger, Start-ups preferred

Advanced

understanding of GAAP

Strong

knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

Proficiency

in accounting ERP systems, i.e. Sage Intacct, QuicBooks, NetSuite and Microsoft

Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Highly

proficient in Microsoft Office and other technology systems

Proficient

in Excel

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 double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.

Aston Carter

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