Accounting Consultant

Aston Carter; United States; Remote; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an Accounting Consultant to support work-in-progress and percentage-of-completion accounting, manage close processes, and prepare journal entries for project-based activities. You will collaborate with the Controller and accounting team to maintain schedules and ensure accurate recording of financial activity.

The role is fully remote with occasional travel to Reading, PA for critical close activities; pay is $50.00-$75.00 per hour, contract position, with comprehensive

Qualifications

• 7+ years reconciling balance sheet accounts.
• 7+ years recording journal entries.
• 7+ years of financial statement preparation and analysis.
• 3+ years of WIP or percentage-of-completion accounting.
• Experience in remote general ledger consulting.
• Proficiency with pivot tables and VLOOKUPs in Excel.
• Experience with large-scale ERP systems.
• Understanding of month-end close and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support WIP and percentage-of-completion accounting for project-based activities.
• Perform comprehensive month-end close processes with accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare, record, and post journal entries according to policy.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve variances.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, identifying trends and variances.
• Maintain up-to-date general ledger accounts and supporting schedules.
• Research and resolve discrepancies with Controller and team.
• Utilize a large-scale ERP system to process, review, and validate data.
• Build and use pivot tables and VLOOKUPs in Excel for reporting.
• Ensure financial reporting adheres to accounting standards and internal controls.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and tools.
• Work fully remotely while maintaining strong communication with the team.

Skills

WIP accounting

POC accounting

Month-end close

Journal entries

Financial statement analysis

Remote consulting

Pivot tables

VLOOKUPs

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Vista ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Accounting Consultant

Job Description

The Accounting Consultant will play a key role in supporting work-in-progress (WIP) and percentage-of-completion accounting while managing core general ledger activities. This role focuses on month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, preparation and posting of journal entries, and financial statement preparation and analysis. The consultant will collaborate closely with the Controller and the broader accounting team to research discrepancies, maintain supporting schedules, and ensure that all financial activity is recorded accurately and on time. This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with a strong background in project-based or construction-related accounting environments.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage work-in-progress (WIP) and percentage-of-completion accounting for project-based activities.
• Perform comprehensive month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all closing activities.
• Prepare, record, and post journal entries in accordance with established accounting policies and procedures.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts regularly and resolve variances in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, identifying trends, variances, and areas requiring further investigation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger accounts and supporting schedules.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and issues in collaboration with the Controller and accounting team.
• Utilize a large-scale ERP system to process, review, and validate financial data.
• Build and use pivot tables and VLOOKUPs in Excel to analyze financial information and support reporting needs.
• Ensure all financial reporting adheres to relevant accounting standards and internal controls.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes, tools, and documentation.
• Successfully perform responsibilities in a fully remote general ledger consulting capacity while maintaining strong communication with the team.

Essential Skills

• 7+ years of experience reconciling balance sheet accounts.
• 7+ years of experience recording journal entries.
• 7+ years of experience in financial statement preparation and analysis.
• 3+ years of experience with percentage-of-completion or work-in-progress accounting.
• Proven experience successfully completing a fully remote general ledger consulting role.
• Strong proficiency in work-in-progress and percentage-of-completion accounting within a construction, project-based, or similar environment.
• Advanced ability to create and use pivot tables and VLOOKUPs in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency working within a large-scale ERP system.
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial records.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills when working with accounting leadership and team members.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Vista ERP or similar construction-focused ERP systems.
• Experience in construction or project-based accounting environments.
• Ability to work independently in a consulting capacity while meeting deadlines and deliverables.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities during month-end close cycles.

Work Environment

This role operates in a 100% remote work environment, with candidates located in Eastern or Central Time Zones preferred to align with team schedules. The position involves extensive use of a large-scale ERP system and Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs. The consultant will collaborate virtually with the Controller and accounting team through digital communication and collaboration tools. The work focuses heavily on month-end close cycles, reconciliations, and financial reporting in a professional, results-oriented setting. Travel to the companys office in Reading may be required periodically for critical close activities. The environment supports a fully remote consulting structure while emphasizing accuracy, accountability, and timely completion of deliverables.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Reading, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $75.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Reading, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

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 [e-mail] 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.