• Senior Accountant

    Aston Carter (Minneapolis, MN)


    Job Title: Senior Accountant

    Job Description

    As a Senior Accountant, you will perform and oversee general accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis. You will manage and maintain billing processes within Workday, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. Additionally, you will support month-end and year-end close activities, including the preparation of financial statements and reports, collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve billing discrepancies, and assist with audits to ensure adherence to GAAP and internal controls.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform and oversee general accounting functions, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.

    + Manage and maintain billing processes within Workday, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.

    + Support month-end and year-end close activities, including preparation of financial statements and reports.

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve billing discrepancies and improve process efficiency.

    + Assist with audits and ensure adherence to GAAP and internal controls.

    + Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to system enhancements.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience in accounting, general ledger, reconciliation, and month-end processes.

    + Proficiency in Workday Billing and financial reporting.

    + Strong understanding of GAAP and financial statement preparation.

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

    + 2+ years of GL accounting experience.

    + 6+ months of experience with Workday Billing.

    + Proficient in Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience with process improvements and system enhancements is beneficial.

    + Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

    Work Environment

    Enjoy a hybrid work environment with the flexibility to work in the office two days a week (Tuesday and Wednesday). You will be part of a supportive team of four. The team is dynamic, acquiring multiple businesses a year, which provides many opportunities for growth and involvement in various projects. The office has a parking garage nearby. You will be working under a manager who is committed to the success of the team and offers support as needed.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $55.29/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 Minneapolis,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 18, 2026.

    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.