Remote Sr. Accountant

Aston Carter; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Sr. Accountant for a fully remote contract role based in Madison, WI. The role focuses on analyzing financial information, preparing reports, and maintaining records of assets, liabilities, and profits in accordance with GAAP.

Responsibilities include reviewing records, budgets vs actuals, and creating recordkeeping systems. Requires 5+ years experience and a Bachelor's in accounting; CPA is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of financial and/or accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial discipline.

Responsibilities

• Review records and reports to ensure accuracy and conformance.
• Review and approve budgets vs actuals.
• Create and maintain accounting systems.

Skills

Financial accounting experience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

The main function of an accountant is to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, and other financial activities within an organization. A typical accountant is responsible for analyzing and communicating financial information for clients.

The main function of an accountant is to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, and other financial activities within an organization. A typical accountant is responsible for analyzing and communicating financial information for clients.

Job Title: Sr. Accountant

Job Description

The main function of an accountant is to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, and other financial activities within an organization. A typical accountant is responsible for analyzing and communicating financial information for clients.

Responsibilities

• Review accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports created by staff to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Review and approve budgets and periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
• Create recordkeeping and accounting systems.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of financial and/or accounting experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial discipline.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Primarily billing/accounts receivable experience with a large, complex organization.
• GAAP accounting knowledge or CPA license is a plus.

Work Environment

The work hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM based on the Central Time Zone.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Madison, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $43.00/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 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 Mar 27, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector Notice

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Contact Information Collection

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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.