• Part Time Accountant

    Aston Carter (Oakbrook Terrace, IL)


    Job Title: Part Time Accountant

    Job Description

    The Part Time Accountant is responsible for preparing monthly and quarterly reinsurance journal entries related to underwriting activity for various management programs. This role involves reviewing gross activity, processing gross and ceded loss reserves, preparing reinsurance statements, and reporting. Additionally, the accountant will complete monthly settlement invoices, billing for actual premium and loss activity, perform account reconciliations, conduct quarterly variance analysis, and assist in completing reinsurance schedules within the Annual Statement.

    Responsibilities

    + Work within the fixed asset module monthly to capitalize and depreciate costs in accordance with company guidelines.

    + Transfer fixed asset activity from the Oracle Fixed Asset module using the create accounting feature.

    + Reconcile fixed asset reports and review system reports for asset disposal.

    + Update the yearly forecast depreciation expense workbook.

    + Maintain Trust Preferred securities documentation for required mailings and ensure timely dispatch.

    + Reconcile three non-investment accounts from the Clearwater application to the Oracle general ledger.

    + Process approximately ten accruals timely each month on accrual day.

    + Submit investment invoices for payment to Accounts Payable.

    + Submit cash balances using the Generic Download Template to Clearwater.

    + Run investment monthly analytics for two investment companies.

    + Update quarterly statutory financial statement investment notes, including ten investment notes.

    + Update quarterly cash Schedule E for the statutory statement.

    + Review and upload Clearwater quarterly Schedule D investment schedules.

    Essential Skills

    + 1+ years of accounting experience, particularly with journal entry and general ledger.

    + Experience with Oracle and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).

    Work Environment

    This is a hybrid position requiring an average of 2 days per week in the office, with a total time commitment of 25 hours per week. The role involves working closely with other team members, with the expectation that the accountant will manage basic accounting tasks, with additional responsibilities added over time. Flexibility is required.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $33.00/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 Oakbrook Terrace,IL.

     

    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.