Job Title: Sr AccountantDescription:The primary function of this position is to perform accounting functions for assigned product line, including working with operations to ensure adherence to scheduled month end activities, including reviewing physical inventories, processing journal entries, account reconciliation, and variance analysis. Duties:
General accounting for assigned product line including month end close, review of physical inventory adjustments, journal entries, review of financial statements
Analysis of monthly P&L’ including commentary on significant variances
Active engagement with operating management to understand underlying business issues, ensuring product line financial reports are in compliance with IFRS
Prepare monthly performance measures and balance sheet financial reporting
Analysis, and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
Participate in regular product line team meetings to understand key initiatives, business issues, and develop relationships with product line team members.
Prepare and present relevant financial data, as required
Distribute the monthly product line financial statements to operations, review with them to resolve any unusual items or questions
Prepare other business reporting as required and address ad-hoc business inquiries/requests
Preparation of workpapers and supporting schedules for the mid-year and year end audit process, including tax requests
Assist with monthly forecast and annual budgeting process
Guide staff accountant as needed
Qualifications:
Bachelors’ degree in Accounting
5+ years of professional accounting experience
Microsoft Office products proficiency required
Hyperion, and SAP knowledge a plus
Experience with SOX Compliance is REQUIRED
Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), required
Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) basis, a plus
Ability to work under time constraints with a large and diverse group of internal customers.
Occasional local travel may be required
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proven ability to manage multiple processes and projects under tight deadlines and to research to resolve ambiguous information effectively
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.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
