Senior Accountant — GL, Recs & Close (Hybrid)

Aston Carter; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an Accountant in Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ for a hybrid, contract role. The position focuses on general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and audit support to maintain strong financial controls and data integrity.

Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, performing reconciliations, and assisting with financial reporting and intercompany activities. Candidates should have 4–8+ years of accounting experience and solid GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4-8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and internal controls.
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries and supporting documentation for accurate reporting.
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger activity and correct discrepancies.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes and audits.
• Assist in financial reports, schedules, and analyses.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and aged balances.
• Handle intercompany reconciliations and eliminations.
• Analyze receivables, payables, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Support internal and external audit requests with documentation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Account reconciliations

Month-end close

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Intercompany accounting

Analytical skills

Auditors liaison

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

JDE

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking an Accountant in Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ for a hybrid, contract role. The position focuses on general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and audit support to maintain strong financial controls and data integrity.

Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, performing reconciliations, and assisting with financial reporting and intercompany activities. Candidates should have 4–8+ years of accounting experience and solid GAAP knowledge.