• Comptroller

    Aston Carter (Peoria, IL)


    Description

    The on-site Comptroller is responsible for all areas relating to financial strategy, book keeping, reporting, and assists with AP/AR functions. This is a hands-on position and responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, potential year-end audit preparation, and the support of budget and forecast activities. The Accounting Manager will report directly to the Company’s CEO.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    •Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure

    •Establish and enforce proper and consistent accounting methods, policies, and principles

    •Restructure and improve any pre-existing internal financial statements, including assessing current general ledger setup and modifying as appropriate

    •Monitoring and analyzing accounting data and production of financial reports and/or statements

    •Gain a deep understanding of Company operations/strategy to regularly provide additional value

    •Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close

    •Perform budget and forecasting and forecasting activities

    •Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO

    •Regularly interface with the company principals, CEO, and Board members.

    •Support senior leadership on strategic initiatives and operational improvements

    •Performing, managing, and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting function, including

    •Accurate and timely processing of accounts payable transactions

    •Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll transactions in the general ledger as well as communicating with, and overseeing, the outsourced payroll function

    •Perform weekly client billings and manage accounts receivable for timely collections

    •Manage the daily banking and cash management requirements

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in accounting required

    + Complete understanding of the accounting cycle and Generally Accepted Accounting Standards (GAAP) required

    + Minimum 3 to 5 years hands on general ledger and financial statement preparation required

    + Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/responsibilities

    + Ability to use Quickbooks required

    + Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (outlook, word, excel) and Power BI

    + Proven ability to apply critical thinking skills

    + Proven ability to interpret policies and procedures

    + Proven ability to build positive relationships with leadership, co-workers, and staff

    + Advanced organizational skills

    + Self-starter with the ability to identify and solve problems independently

    + CPA or CGMA desirable and preferred

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Peoria, IL.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $107000.00 - $135000.00/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 Peoria,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 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.