• Sr. Accounting Specialist

    Aston Carter (Plainview, NY)


    Job Title: Sr. Finance and Accounting Leader

    Job Description

    We are seeking a Sr. Accounting / Finance Specialist to join our dynamic finance team. This newly created role is critical for the upcoming transformation, providing an excellent opportunity for professional growth. The successful candidate will play an integral part in assisting with budget and forecasting processes, developing financial models, and preparing detailed financial reports.

    Responsibilities

    + Assist with budget and forecasting processes, including monthly rolling forecasts, annual budgets, and 5-year plans.

    + Develop financial models and prepare projections.

    + Participate in monthly closing activities, including maintaining calendars, checklists, system journal postings, and journal entries.

    + Prepare consolidated monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports.

    + Conduct financial statement analysis and key account reconciliation.

    + Drive process changes and enhance efficiency by automating repetitive reporting activities.

    + Read, interpret, and implement changes in U.S. GAAP to ensure compliance with legal guidelines and established accounting principles.

    + Utilize working knowledge of ERP systems and intermediate MS Excel skills, including pivot tables and complex formulas.

    + Provide backup support for accounts receivable and accounts payable functions as needed.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in accounting, general ledger management, and finance.

    + Experience in financial statement analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.

    + Skills in financial modeling and month-end closing processes.

    + Working knowledge of ERP systems.

    + Intermediate MS Excel skills, including pivot tables and complex formulas.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Ability to coordinate monthly and annual closings.

    + Experience in preparing monthly forecasts and analytical schedules.

    Work Environment

    Join a supportive team environment that encourages the development of skills and career growth. The role is pivotal in the organization's transformation, offering unique challenges and opportunities for advancement.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $47.00 - $50.00/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 Plainview,NY.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 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.