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Job Title: Sr. Accountant

Job Description

The Sr. Accountant will work closely with the Controller and team to support the company by performing month-end close, reconciliations, and providing insight on various accounting and financial matters. You will maintain the general ledger, prepare journal entries, perform account analysis, and close books monthly. Additionally, you will assist in updating and implementing company policies and procedures, and identify opportunities to efficiently provide fiduciary leadership while promoting a strong internal controls environment.

Responsibilities

+ Maintain general ledger including preparation of journal entries, account analysis, reconciliations, and closing books monthly.

+ Perform analysis and lend insight on ad hoc projects, including lease accounting, sales and use tax preparation and filing, FP&A, financial reporting related projects, resolution of accounting issues, process improvements, tax schedules, and sales by state.

+ Collaborate with other key members of the organization.

+ Assist in updating and implementing company policies and procedures.

+ Identify opportunities to efficiently provide fiduciary leadership and promote a strong internal controls environment.

+ Support and improve business processes and accounting systems to ensure the accuracy, usefulness, and timeliness of financial statements provided to management.

+ Assist in compliance with Sarbanes/Oxley, including active participation in control matrix and process narrative updates, adherence to accounting policies and procedures, and development and implementation of new controls, policies, and procedures.

+ Prepare interpretive analysis of business performance for management use.

+ Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

+ Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Staff/General Ledger Accountant, Accounting Supervisor, or Accounting Manager in a manufacturing environment.

+ AS400 Legacy ERP experience preferred.

+ Advanced skills in Excel, Microsoft Office, and PDF.

+ Strong knowledge and understanding of accounting practices and principles, financial statements, and financial analysis methods and tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience and training that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

+ General ledger maintenance and month-end close experience.

+ Experience with manufacturing cost accounting and sales tax preparation.

+ Knowledge of Sarbanes/Oxley compliance.

Work Environment

The position is based in an office environment with a cubical setup, separate from the production floor and located in a different building. The role offers full medical, dental, and vision benefits through BCBS of Illinois. Employees receive 2 weeks of vacation, with the potential for advancement. The company values long tenure in roles, as evidenced by this position opening due to a retirement after 35 years.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.