Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant will prepare and post journal entries related to inventory, sales activity, purchase discounts, and accruals. The role involves owning account reconciliations, investigating variances, analyzing financial data, and supporting month-end close activities. The candidate will work across multiple Oracle subsystems to gather, validate, and record financial data, assist in tying out data across systems, research and resolve accounting issues, and take ownership of complex accounting items requiring deeper analysis and judgment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries related to inventory, sales activity, purchase discounts, and accruals.
• Own account reconciliations and investigate variances between current and prior periods.
• Analyze financial data to identify unusual trends or discrepancies and proactively raise issues.
• Support month-end close activities, including potential weekend work during close cycles.
• Work across multiple Oracle subsystems to gather, validate, and record financial data.
• Assist in tying out data across systems to ensure accuracy and completeness of reporting.
• Research and resolve accounting issues, including identifying correct data sources and reports.
• Take ownership of complex accounting items that require deeper analysis and judgment.
• Provide support on areas where documentation or prior knowledge has been lost, rebuilding processes as needed.
• Partner with internal teams to gather information, validate transactions, and improve reporting accuracy.
• Help improve efficiency by asking questions, identifying gaps, and streamlining processes.
• Utilize Excel heavily (lookups, data analysis, large datasets) to support reporting and reconciliations.
• Assist in training or guiding more junior team members on accounting-related tasks and processes.
• Support both natural and small business units with day-to-day accounting activities.

• 5+ years of true Senior GL accounting/reconciliation experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

• Public/CPA certification preferred.
• Experience in the retail industry.
• 2+ years of inventory accounting and accrual accounting.

This position is 100% remote, with a preference for candidates in Central or East coast time zones. The role operates within large teams, providing opportunities for growth and advancement. The work environment is dynamic, with a focus on improving efficiency and streamlining processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Eden Prairie, MN.

The pay range for this position is $53.00 - $63.00/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)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 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.

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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.