Senior Accountant

at Aston Carter in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description:

+ Refine and oversee existing accounting processes with the goal of utilizing automation to streamline and strengthen existing tasks.

+ General ledger account reconciliations as a part of normal close procedures, both oversight and execution.

+ Assists with all corporate audits.

+ Develop SOP’s for key accounting tasks and work with existing staff to learn and optimize recurring processes.

+ In Coordination with Alpha’s Information Technology department, guide the design, implementation and testing of accounting technologies to achieve improvements in established goals.

+ Performs other duties as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

+ BA in Accounting, advanced degree or CPA preferred

+ 5-10 yrs experience in Accounting

+ Previous experience with automation management

+ Excel- Sumif, index match, choose, function look up, etc

Experience Level:

+ Expert Level

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.

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.