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Description

Seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Corporate Sr Accountant to strengthen our Finance & Accounting team. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise and play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, driving operational transparency, and supporting compliance across the organization. This position supports strategic decision-making through detailed analysis, manages compliance with regulatory standards, and mentor junior staff to uphold operational excellence across the finance function. Success in this role requires advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office—especially Excel—and hands-on experience with enterprise-level ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or QAD.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals

• Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP

• Deliver variance analysis and executive-level commentary on financial performance

• Ensure compliance with SOX and internal control frameworks

• Support external audits and prepare required documentation

• Partner with cost center managers to improve financial transparency and reporting accuracy

• Contribute to ERP system optimization and data integrity

• Mentor junior staff and promote team autonomy in financial transaction recording

• Assist in refining SOPs and internal policies for invoice error correction and compliance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance (CPA preferred)

• Minimum 3-5 years of corporate accounting experience

• Strong understanding of GAAP, SOX, and financial controls

• Advanced Excel skills and ERP system proficiency (QAD a plus)

• Excellent communication and analytical skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelors in Accounting required, CPA or MBA a plus - strong accounting fundamentals knowledge

+ 5 yoe in strong GL accounting, GL coding, month-end

+ Strong debits and credits understanding on how to record

+ ERP - QAD, SAP, Oracle similar cloud-based system- very strong in the GL module

+ Excel - strong with formulas, sumifs, pivots, vlookups, understanding how to manipulate data

+ very strong month-end experience (10 days is their new goal)

+ strong analysis around month-end reporting for different cost centers/departments on their budget vs. actual, variance analysis

+ accrual accounting, understanding how to record the revenue and differed revenue

+ understanding GAAP and internal controls, knowing what SOX is is a plus

+ knowledge of financial statements including P&L, balance sheet, income state and how it all ties together

+ Start-up experience a plus - living in the gray as SOPs and processes aren't totally built up yet

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $52.00/hr.

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 Valencia,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.