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Job Title: Accounting Consultant

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Accounting Consultant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing revenue and sales allowances, ensuring data accuracy, and maintaining compliance with financial regulations.

Responsibilities

+ Track and validate discounts, rebates, and liabilities for large customers.

+ Ensure contractual agreements are accurately reflected in financial statements.

+ Extract and reconcile data from multiple sources, such as NetSuite and other systems.

+ Investigate discrepancies between shipments, billing, and cost of goods sold.

+ Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

+ Manage prepaids, amortizations, and fixed asset schedules.

+ Develop and maintain complex Excel workbooks for financial analysis.

+ Utilize advanced Excel functions like VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and data validation.

+ Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.

Essential Skills

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

+ CPA preferred.

+ 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a corporate environment.

+ Advanced Excel proficiency, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.

+ Experience with ERP systems, NetSuite preferred.

+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

+ Experience with general ledger, reconciliation, and revenue reconciliation.

+ Familiarity with sales allowances and working with large customers.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $60.00/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 Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 9, 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.