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Senior Accountant

Aston Carter, Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States, 20815

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We are seeking a Senior Accountant to perform a high volume of journal entries, ensuring the accuracy and alignment of financial records. The role involves handling billing processes for various business lines and managing client invoices through the monthly cycle process. The successful candidate will follow up with clients to ensure timely payment, resolve discrepancies, and oversee month-end, fiscal year-end, and calendar year-end processes. Job Title: Senior Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to perform a high volume of journal entries, ensuring the accuracy and alignment of financial records. The role involves handling billing processes for various business lines and managing client invoices through the monthly cycle process. The successful candidate will follow up with clients to ensure timely payment, resolve discrepancies, and oversee month-end, fiscal year-end, and calendar year-end processes.

Responsibilities

Perform a high volume of journal entries to ensure accurate financial records. Ensure all financial records are aligned and balanced. Handle billing processes for various business lines, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing. Manage client invoices through the monthly cycle process. Follow up with clients to ensure timely payment and resolve any discrepancies. Oversee month-end close, fiscal year-end (October), and calendar year-end (December) processes. Utilize ERP systems, preferably Deltek Vision. Prepare and book journal entries for month-end and year-end. Conduct reconciliations including general ledger and intercompany accounts. Prepare 1099s and manage accounts payable.

Essential Skills

Minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting roles. Strong communication skills, both written and oral. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred. Hands-on experience with financial systems and ERP platforms (Deltek Vision preferred). Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and other advanced functions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Eagerness to learn and adapt quickly. Willingness to learn and adapt quickly in a new industry.

Work Environment

This is a 100% remote position requiring a stable internet connection. Equipment will be provided and shipped to the candidate. Candidates can be located anywhere on the East Coast, working hours are 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM with a one-hour lunch break. You will work in a small, collaborative team with opportunities for training and development, where everyone is willing to help out.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2025.

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.

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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. Seniority level

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