Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and self-motivated Senior Accountant to join our team. The role involves recording and posting journal entries, managing and reconciling general ledger and subsidiary accounts, and carrying out routine accounting tasks and internal controls. You will contribute to maintaining accounting records for the parent holding company and handle diverse transactions and account types. Additional responsibilities include supporting daily operations in the accounts payable process and assisting with the preparation of financial, board, and regulatory reports.

Responsibilities

• Record and post journal entries accurately and timely.
• Manage and reconcile general ledger and subsidiary accounts related to assets.
• Execute routine accounting tasks and internal controls for cash, investments, fixed assets, leases, prepaid expenses, and other accounts.
• Contribute to maintaining accounting records and handling diverse transactions.
• Provide support for daily operations of the accounts payable process.
• Assist with the preparation of financial, board, and regulatory reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Compile analytical reports and data summaries as needed.
• Develop and maintain documentation for desktop workflows and standard operating procedures.
• Perform daily and monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts.
• Offer training and serve as a backup resource for other accounting team members.
• Respond to auditor and examiner requests during year-end audits, internal reviews, and periodic evaluations.
• Carry out additional tasks as assigned.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

Join a collaborative and friendly team of four, including an Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant (this role), and a Staff Accountant. We value team players who are personable and willing to collaborate. The role requires strong Excel skills and the ability to perform onsite duties. Performance is measured by the ability to accurately close books every month within a 5-day close process.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Irvine, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.67 - $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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Irvine, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.