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Job Title: Senior AccountantJob Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Senior Accountant to join our team. The role involves recording and posting journal entries, managing and reconciling general ledger and subsidiary accounts, and carrying out routine accounting tasks and internal controls. You will contribute to maintaining accounting records for the parent holding company and handle diverse transactions and account types. Additional responsibilities include supporting daily operations in the accounts payable process and assisting with the preparation of financial, board, and regulatory reports.

Responsibilities

+ Record and post journal entries accurately and timely.

+ Manage and reconcile general ledger and subsidiary accounts related to assets.

+ Execute routine accounting tasks and internal controls for cash, investments, fixed assets, leases, prepaid expenses, and other accounts.

+ Contribute to maintaining accounting records and handling diverse transactions.

+ Provide support for daily operations of the accounts payable process.

+ Assist with the preparation of financial, board, and regulatory reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

+ Compile analytical reports and data summaries as needed.

+ Develop and maintain documentation for desktop workflows and standard operating procedures.

+ Perform daily and monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts.

+ Offer training and serve as a backup resource for other accounting team members.

+ Respond to auditor and examiner requests during year-end audits, internal reviews, and periodic evaluations.

+ Carry out additional tasks as assigned.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.

+ Minimum of three years of progressive experience in accounting.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and familiarity with accounting software.

+ Strong communication and analytical abilities.

+ Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and well-organized.

+ Problem-solving capabilities and ability to maintain confidentiality.

+ Experience with general ledger management, reconciliation, and account reconciliations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ CPA certification is preferred but not mandatory.

+ Background in public accounting is a plus.

+ Experience with FIS, AvidXchange, and BlackLine is advantageous.

+ Comfortable collaborating with colleagues across departments.

+ Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.

+ Experience in the banking industry is highly preferred.

Work Environment

Join a collaborative and friendly team of four, including an Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant (this role), and a Staff Accountant. We value team players who are personable and willing to collaborate. The role requires strong Excel skills and the ability to perform onsite duties. Performance is measured by the ability to accurately close books every month within a 5-day close process.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Irvine, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.67 - $55.29/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 Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 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.