at Aston Carter in Aurora, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description:
+ Coordinating accounting functions and programs.
+ Preparing financial analyses and reports.
+ Preparing revenue projections and forecasting expenditures.
+ Assisting with preparing and monitoring budgets.
+ Maintaining and reconciling balance sheets and general ledger accounts.
+ Train and supervise junior accountants to comply with company procedures.
+ Preparing federal, state, local, and special tax returns.
+ Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures.
+ Partner with project DELTEK Consultant to ensure efficient implementation company wide
+ Performing other accounting duties and supporting junior staff as required or assigned
+ Work with the ownership group to streamline accounting processes to reduce work paper and document requirements.
+ Performed month-end/year-end close, financial statement preparation and budget variances. Assisted management in resolving variances.
+ Internally prepare all the data, month-end year end, loans, and bank reconciliations, up to where the return would be completed.
+ The company does not have an HR Team so the financial duties fall into this person’s plate.
+ Payroll 50 employees (in DELTEK) Primarily reporting and 940’s and 941s payroll returns, unemployment insurance, oversees the insurance renewals, prequalification process (process only involves communicating with outside vendors 1-2 times a year).
+ Manage Junior Accountant and current intern.
+ Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
+ Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results.
+ Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
+ Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending.
+ Partner with the ownership group to analyze data, forecast projects, implement budget changes, updates and overall collaborate to ensure company finances are in line.
Qualifications:
+ Associate’s Degree in Accounting or similar; Bachelor’s Degree in accounting preferred.
+ DELTEK Accounting ERP experience required.
+ Experience in the engineering, construction, development, or similar industry preferred.
+ Project accounting experience preferred.
+ Proven tenure in a fully cycle technical accounting role.
+ Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and practices.
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 & InclusionAt 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.