Senior Accountant

Talentify; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term disability

HSA

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Sr. Accountant to manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of companies, including nonprofit entities, in Minneapolis, MN. The role requires strong GL, AP/AR, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and month-end close in a GAAP framework.

Proficiency with MRI Commercial Real Estate and QuickBooks Online, plus advanced Excel, is expected. This is a contract-to-hire onsite position with competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5+ years of general ledger accounting experience.
• Strong accounts payable and accounts receivable experience.
• Proficiency in preparing and posting journal entries, including accruals and adjustments.
• Experience with bank statement reconciliation and GL reconciliation.
• Experience leading month-end close and financial reporting under GAAP.
• Advanced GAAP knowledge and accounting procedures.
• Experience preparing/interpreting financial statements per GAAP.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting software and adapting to new systems.
• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of companies (for-profit and non-profit).
• Process accounts payable: review, code, enter invoices, and prepare payments.
• Handle accounts receivable: billing, recording payments, monitor balances.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including recurring, adjusting, and correcting entries.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules per policy.
• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Complete GL reconciliations for balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Lead or support month-end close: accruals, reconciliations, schedules.
• Prepare monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Apply GAAP knowledge to maintain compliance and improve processes.
• Utilize MRI and QuickBooks Online to manage financial data.
• Use advanced Excel to analyze data and support reporting.
• Collaborate with team and leadership with discretion on confidential information.
• Support continuous improvement of accounting processes in a small team.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in accounting

5+ years GL accounting

AP/AR processes

Journal entries & accruals

Bank reconciliations

GAAP knowledge

Financial statements GAAP

ERP/Accounting software

MRI/QuickBooks Online

Advanced Excel

Multi-entity experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

MRI

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Job Title: Sr. Accountant

Job Description

• Manage full-cycle accounting for a portfolio of companies, including both for-profit and non-profit entities.
• Process accounts payable, including reviewing, coding, and entering vendor invoices and preparing payments.
• Handle accounts receivable activities, including billing, recording customer payments, and monitoring outstanding balances.
• Prepare and post journal entries as needed, including recurring, adjusting, and correcting entries.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules, ensuring accurate capitalization and depreciation in accordance with accounting policies.
• Perform bank statement reconciliations to ensure all transactions are accurately recorded and discrepancies are resolved promptly.
• Complete general ledger account reconciliations, including balance sheet and key income statement accounts, to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Lead or support month-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness.
• Apply a strong understanding of GAAP and accounting procedures to maintain compliance and improve accounting processes.
• Utilize ERP and accounting software, including systems such as MRI Commercial Real Estate and QuickBooks Online, to record and manage financial data.
• Use advanced Excel functions, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables, to analyze data, prepare reports, and support financial reporting.
• Collaborate with team members and leadership in a high-confidentiality environment, maintaining discretion around sensitive financial and executive information.
• Support continuous improvement of accounting processes and controls within a small, collaborative accounting team.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 5+ years of general ledger accounting experience.
• Strong experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Proficiency in preparing and posting journal entries, including accruals and adjustments.
• Demonstrated experience in bank statement reconciliation and general ledger account reconciliation.
• Proven ability to perform month-end close activities and support financial reporting.
• Advanced understanding of GAAP and standard accounting procedures.
• Experience preparing and interpreting financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Proficiency with ERP or accounting software, with the ability to learn and adapt to new systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Experience working with multiple-entity companies.
• Experience working with both non-profit and for-profit organizations.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $53.00/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 onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: 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.

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.