Remote Senior Accountant

Aston Carter; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Remote Senior Accountant to manage accounting functions, ensure compliance with GAAP, and lead process improvements. This role requires exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills, along with significant project involvement. The position offers a long-term opportunity with a performance bonus and benefits.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Transportation Benefits

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Critical Illness Coverage

Accident Coverage

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• 2+ years in large company environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, FCA, and internal standards.
• Reconcile accounts regularly and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Accountant to manage accounting and planning preparation, support accounting functions, reconcile accounts, coordinate activities, and lead process improvements. This role requires a strong understanding of GAAP, FCA, and internal standards, along with exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, FCA, and internal standards.
• Verify, code, and input invoice data.
• Perform accounts payable, receivable, and fixed assets duties.
• Reconcile client cash accounts and monitor thresholds.
• Maintain Board of Directors financial files and reportable income tax documents.
• Assist in balancing systems and cash processes.
• Research and escalate issues for resolution.
• Prepare journal entries as needed.
• Process accounts payable, receivable, fixed assets, and data entry.
• Reconcile accounts regularly and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with clients and departments for issue resolution.
• Prepare correction journal entries during reconciliation.
• Handle complex accounting calculations.
• Participate in team training and process documentation.
• Coordinate with auditors and fulfill departmental requests.
• Assist with ICFR controls related to user access, vendor maintenance, and AP reconciliation.
• Monitor close cycle processing for AP and fixed assets, including income reporting and asset capitalization.
• Participate in projects, test plans, and maintain procedures documentation.
• Lead process improvements and act as SME when appropriate.
• Communicate process changes to stakeholders.
• Serve as liaison between Accounting and the Board of Directors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience
• 2+ years in large company environments
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, V-lookups, Macros)
• Experience with general ledger, month-end, quarter-end reporting, 1099, and internal controls

Work Environment

This is a fully remote position with quarterly travel to St. Paul, paid for by the company. Local candidates will work at least one day a week in the office with paid parking. The role offers a long-term opportunity with a 10% performance bonus. Significant project work, including DNA implementation, is involved.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range is $36.00 - $40.00/hr. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, critical illness, accident, hospital coverage, 401(k), life insurance, disability, HSA, transportation benefits, EAP, and PTO.

Application Deadline

Closing date: May 21, 2025.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter offers talent solutions across various industries globally, serving many Fortune 500 companies. We are an equal opportunity employer and support accommodations for disabilities. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industry: Staffing and Recruiting