Remote Senior Accountant

Talentify; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a highly skilled Accountant to manage a variety of accounting functions and lead process improvements. This fully remote position offers flexibility with the requirement to travel quarterly. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in GAAP and FCA standards, along with advanced Excel skills. The role promises a dynamic work environment with opportunities for significant project work and a bonus potential based on performance. Join a forward-thinking company that values attention to detail and problem-solving abilities, and make a meaningful impact in the accounting field.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• 5+ years of overall accounting experience.
• Experience with accounting, general ledger, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, FCA, and internal accounting standards.

Skills

GAAP

FCA

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Advanced Excel

Accounting Processes

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Description:

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

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and posts journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Ensures compliance with GAAP, FCA, and internal accounting standards.
• Verifies, determines codes, and keys data for invoices.
• Performs various accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets duties.
• Reconciles clients' cash clearing accounts and ensures they remain within the threshold.
• Maintains Board of Directors master file, including payments, reconciliation of activity, and responsibility for reportable income tax documents.
• Assists team members on balancing system and cash-related processes.
• Researches and escalates issues to achieve resolution.
• Prepares journal entries as needed.
• Processes accounts payable, receivable, fixed assets, and enters data as needed.
• Monitors and reconciles assigned accounts daily, weekly, or monthly.
• Identifies, researches, and resolves reconciling items, escalating to achieve resolution.
• Contacts clients or other departments to gather information and resolve issues.
• Prepares and submits journal entries to correct items discovered during reconciliation.
• Calculates significant and/or complex accounting processes.
• Performs and participates in training for team members and processes as needed.
• Reviews and prepares or coordinates fulfillment of requests from departments, auditors, and other third parties.
• Assists with preparation and execution of applicable ICFR controls related to user access reviews, vendor maintenance reviews, and daily AP reconciliation.
• Coordinates and monitors close cycle processing for AP and FA, including reportable income preparation, asset capitalization, and vendor record reviews.
• Participates in project teams, executes test plans, and maintains documentation on procedures.
• Reviews, recommends, or leads process improvements, acting as SME when appropriate.
• Communicates process changes to stakeholders.
• Acts as liaison between Accounting and Board of Directors.

Qualifications:

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

Work Environment:

The role offers the flexibility to be fully remote, with the requirement to travel quarterly to the St. Paul office (all travel and hotel stays are paid for). The office is located in Downtown St. Paul in a beautiful building with excellent workspaces. If local, the candidate will be in the office at least one day a week with paid parking. This is a long-term opportunity with a 10% bonus potential based on a mix of company and individual performance. The position involves significant project work, including the implementation of DNA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $40.00/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 May 21, 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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.