Job Information
Aston Carter Senior Accountant in Hunt Valley, Maryland
Senior Accountant Opportunity in the Baltimore Area!
Job Description
• Participate in the development and maintenance of General Accounting policy and procedure manuals. Recommend policies and actions to provide better financial management and greater efficiency.
• Serve as a financial resource person to explain accounting procedures necessary to fulfill accounting requirements.
• Assist in month-end close activities including journal entries, actual to budget analysis, follow up on significant variances, and communication of risks and opportunities to management.
• Perform varied accounting work, including maintenance of complex accounting records, preparation and analysis of financial statements and reports, and planning, coordinating, and participating in auditing assignments to determine the adequacy of internal controls, the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Assist with timely and accurate reconciliation of general ledger accounts and make recommendations.
• Assist with timely and accurate preparation of budget information, audit and tax requests from external auditors, and other requests from outside entities or departments.
• Assist in the review of reconciliations and identify accounting issues.
Hard Skills
General Accounting policy development
Month-end close activities
Journal entries
Financial statement preparation and analysis
Auditing
General ledger account reconciliation
Budget preparation
External audit and tax requests
Soft Skills
Attention to detail
Analytical thinking
Effective communication
Problem-solving
Time management
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).
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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.