• Senior Accountant

    Aston Carter (Richmond, VA)


    Senior Staff Accountant

    Job Description

    As a Senior Staff Accountant, you will play a crucial role in assisting with the month-end closing and reporting process, preparing monthly financial reporting and analysis packages, and recording journal entries. You will manage job revenue and cost recognition processes, prepare monthly account reconciliations, track fixed asset purchases and disposals, and prepare business personal property tax returns.

    Responsibilities

    + Assist with the month-end closing and reporting process.

    + Prepare monthly financial reporting and analysis packages.

    + Record journal entries, including month-end entries.

    + Manage job revenue and cost recognition processes.

    + Prepare monthly account reconciliations supporting financial statements.

    + Track fixed asset purchases and disposals and prepare business personal property tax returns.

    + Reconcile unearned inspection and monitoring revenue.

    + Review inventory transactions for purchase price variances.

    + Support the integration of acquired companies and perform acquisition accounting and consolidation.

    + Perform ad-hoc variance analyses.

    + Assist the Controller in the annual financial audit with external auditors.

    + Perform ad-hoc reporting and special projects as required.

    + Provide backup for payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

    + Continuously adhere to the company’s controlled substances and alcohol standards.

    + Ensure safety by using good judgment and following all company safety policies and work procedures with authority to stop unsafe acts.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.

    + 3+ years of accounting experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

    + Experience in public accounting is preferred.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.

    + Construction industry experience is beneficial.

    Work Environment

    The role offers a fantastic opportunity to work within a growing private equity-backed company specializing in complex consolidated accounting methods via mergers and acquisitions. The position promises significant exposure to the CFO and other members of senior leadership, offering excellent growth prospects. Employees are expected to work safely and use good judgment by following all company safety policies and procedures.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of North Chesterfield, Virginia.

    Contact Me:

    Kaitland Clawson

    View my availability here:

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaitland-clawson-552605154/

     

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    Pay and Benefits

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

     

    PTO10 Paid HolidaysTuition ReimbursementHealth InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsuranceLife InsuranceLong-Term Disability InsuranceShort-Term Disability InsuranceDirect DepositWeekly Pay401(k) with matchingEmployee Assistance ProgramFlexible Spending Accounts

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in North Chesterfield,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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.