Senior Staff Accountant

at Aston Carter in Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Responsibilities:

+ Support audit and internal control processes

+ Reviewing and processing accounting documents related to projects

+ Tracking budget variances, monitoring expenses, and conducting research and analysis

+ Reviewing and processing accounting documents related to projects

+ Create project accounts in the accounting system

+ Authorize access to project accounts

+ Authorize the transfer of expenses into and out of project-related accounts

+ Review and approve supplier invoices related to a project

+ Review and approve time sheets for work related to a project

+ Review and approve overhead charges to be applied to a project

+ Review account totals related to project assets and expenses

+ Investigate project variances and submit variance reports to management

+ Confer with receivables staff regarding unpaid contract billings

+ Report on project profitability to management

+ Report to management on any opportunities for additional billings

+ Create all project-related billings to customers

+ Investigate all project expenses not billed to customers

+ Respond to requests for more detail from customers

+ Approve the write-off of any project-related billings that cannot be billed to or collected from customers

+ Close out project accounts upon project completion

+ Compile information for internal and external auditors, as required

+ Maintain the general ledger, including the preparation of journal entries, account analysis, GL reconciliations and the monthly closing of the books.

Qualifications:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related

+ 3-5 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

+ In-depth knowledge of accounting software, corporate principals, and financial analysis.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

+ An analytical mind with good organizational skills and outstanding leadership skills.

+ Strong IT skills and exposure to ERP systems, MAS (Sage Software) a plus.

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.