• Senior Accountant

    Aston Carter (Irvine, CA)


    Job Title: Senior Accountant

    Job Description

    Commercial installation company is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Staff Accountant/ Senior Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and organization skills and be responsible for preparing financial statements, analyzing account information, and ensuring compliance with accepted accounting principles. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to special projects and work closely with various functional leaders within the organization. Utilizing QuickBooks and advanced Excel daily.

    Responsibilities

    + Assist with monthly financial statements, reports, and records by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information.

    + Perform Balance Sheet account reconciliations, accrual calculations, and other related accounting documents/schedules.

    + Analyze and review general ledger accounts in preparation for month-end close and resolve any outstanding accounting issues in a timely manner.

    + Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations, analysis, accrual calculations, and other related accounting documents/schedules.

    + Understand and analyze Intercompany transactions.

    + Prepare bank reconciliations.

    + Prepare various sales reports and KPI reports.

    + Maintain fixed assets and depreciation calculations and analyses.

    + Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.

    + Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.

    + Contribute to department and organization special projects as assigned.

    Essential Skills

    + QuickBooks experience required.

    + Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance

    + A minimum of 2+ years’ experience in a Staff or Senior Accountant role.

    + Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

    + Must effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.

    + Attention to detail and accuracy.

    + Planning and organizing.

    + Strategic and tactical thinking.

    + Effective communication skills.

    + Problem identification and analysis.

    + Excellent teamwork skills.

    + Advanced experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook.

    + Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles.

    + Knowledge of auditing practices and principles.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Knowledge of Lease Accounting ASC 842 is a plus.

    + Experience and knowledge of M&A is a plus.

    + Ability to be flexible and move project priorities as needs arise.

    + Experience with acquisition accounting is strongly preferred.

    + Familiarity with Excel functions such as pivot tables, vlookups, and SUMifs.

    + Experience with both QuickBooks online and desktop versions.

    + Manufacturing industry experience (preferred)

    Work Environment

    The work environment is collaborative and feedback-driven, emphasizing coaching and development. The role requires flexibility to adapt to changing project priorities. The successful candidate will thrive in a team-oriented setting, contributing to a supportive culture that values accuracy, efficiency, and innovation.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a 6-month Contract position (potential to extend further), offering a HYBRID work schedule, based out of Irvine, California.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $40.87/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 Irvine,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 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.