Senior Accountant

Aston Carter; Millington (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

PTO

Bonus opportunity

Benefits

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Millington, TN team. This on-site role supports general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, inventory accounting, and occasional payroll backup. It offers exposure to process improvements and an ERP conversion as the company grows.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of General Ledger experience and a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, with strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of General Ledger accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS).

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Support accounting for inventory, commissions, payroll entries, taxes, and intercompany transactions.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.
• Prepare and distribute recurring financial and operational reports for leadership.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation, tax-related requests, and various business improvement initiatives.
• Maintain financial records and reporting structures within the company's ERP/accounting system.
• Provide backup support for select payroll, administrative, and operational accounting functions.
• Participate in system enhancements, reporting automation efforts, and other special projects.

Skills

General Ledger accounting

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP system

Job description

This is a great opportunity for a Senior Accountant to join a growing, privately owned company with $25 million in revenue and 80 employees. This highly visible role will support month-end close, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, inventory accounting, and provide occasional payroll backup, while also assisting with process improvements, reporting enhancements, and an upcoming ERP conversion. The environment is collaborative, hands-on, and offers exposure to a variety of accounting and operational projects, making it an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a broad scope of responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of General Ledger accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, and SUMIFS, are required. This role is ideal for an experienced Senior Accountant who enjoys wearing multiple hats, contributing to special projects, and growing with the organization.

Compensation ranges from $70,000-$85,000+, plus a bonus opportunity, 401(k) match, and PTO. Employees enjoy a fun, team-oriented culture that includes monthly team lunches, quarterly outings and events, and regular opportunities to celebrate team and company successes. This is a fully onsite position with a clear path toward future leadership opportunities as the company continues to expand.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join a growing and collaborative organization. This position will play a key role in the day-to-day accounting function, supporting general ledger activities, month-end close, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and operational accounting processes. The Senior Accountant will work closely with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure financial data is accurate, timely, and well-supported, while also assisting with process improvements and special projects as the business continues to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute monthly and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, bank accounts, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Support accounting for inventory, commissions, payroll entries, taxes, and intercompany transactions.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities as needed.
• Prepare and distribute recurring financial and operational reports for leadership.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation, tax-related requests, and various business improvement initiatives.
• Maintain financial records and reporting structures within the company's ERP/accounting system.
• Provide backup support for select payroll, administrative, and operational accounting functions.
• Participate in system enhancements, reporting automation efforts, and other special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of General Ledger accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, account reconciliations, accrual accounting, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, and SUMIFS.
• Experience working within an ERP or accounting software environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Millington, TN.

Pay And Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $85000.00/yr.
• 401(k) match
• PTO
• bonus opportunity
• 401k match, PTO, Benefits

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Millington,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2026.

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