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Job Title: Senior Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Accountant to join our growing team. The successful candidate will play a key role in the financial integrity of our organization by ensuring accurate and timely monthly closings, preparing financial reports, and maintaining compliance with GAAP and IFRS standards.

Responsibilities

+ Ensure timely and accurate monthly closing of financial books, reviewing and documenting variances for management.

+ Make manual journal entries in accordance with GAAP, IFRS, and internal controls, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.

+ Review and post journal entries appropriately.

+ Reconcile all Balance Sheet accounts monthly, researching and resolving variances promptly.

+ Respond to email and phone inquiries from internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner.

+ Collaborate with Operations and Sales departments to ensure smooth month-end closings and regular preplanning.

+ Support internal and external audits as required.

+ Initiate automation of manual processes when appropriate, including special projects and system implementations.

+ Participate in team events to foster a cohesive team spirit.

+ Operate responsibly and comply with company policies at all times.

Essential Skills

+ 3+ years of accounting experience

+ Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

+ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

+ Strong understanding of accounting principles, general ledger, reconciliation, and month-end processes

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ CPA certification preferred

+ Experience in the manufacturing industry is a plus

Work Environment

You will work alongside another Senior Accountant, providing backup for Accounts Receivable. The role begins with on-site work during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, and will transition to a hybrid model where most accounting department employees work two days a week from home. The office maintains a business casual dress code.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $45.00/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 hybrid position in Leawood,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 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.