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Job Title: Sr. Accountant

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced accountant to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the financial integrity and compliance of our organization. You will be responsible for auditing accounts, managing cost systems studies, and ensuring the accuracy of various financial accounts. Your expertise will contribute to improving accounting policies and procedures, and you will have the opportunity to lead tasks and guide less experienced staff members.

Responsibilities:

+ Audit accounts to ensure adherence to corporate policy.

+ Conduct cost systems studies.

+ Ensure integrity of expense, tax, insurance, overhead, accounts payable & receivables, and special fund amounts.

+ Lead tasks or aspects of a task or project; provide guidance to less experienced staff members.

+ Recommend improvements to accounting policies and procedures.

+ Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values, and culture of the organization.

+ Apply principles of accounting to monitor and analyze financial information, and prepare specialized reports.

+ Balance books and prepare accounting statements such as profit/loss, income, and cash flow.

+ Record assets and liabilities and other financial transactions.

+ Maintain records of disbursements and expenses.

+ Review accounts and reports for accuracy.

+ Contribute to the design or modification of accounting systems.

+ Contribute to improving processes and procedures that accurately capture, track, and report on financial transactions.

+ Ensure adherence to and communication of accounting policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

+ Proficiency in accounting, general ledger, reconciliation, journal entry, and reporting.

+ Experience in corporate and governmental accounting.

+ Security clearance and month-end closing expertise.

+ Ability to work with government contracts.

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

+ 5+ years of directly related experience, preferably in a government contracting environment.

+ Experience with preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliation, etc.

+ Power Query experience is highly desired.

Work Environment:

+ This position is based in an hybrid office environment where you will be part of a great work environment with opportunities for growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $43.27/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 Jacksonville,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 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.