Senior Accountant

Company: Aston Carter
Location: Chicago
Posted on: January 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Senior Corporate Accountant Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to execute month-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will post journal entries, maintain general ledger integrity, and contribute to the preparation of SEC filings and other regulatory reports. Additionally, the role involves supporting foreign statutory audits and conducting variance analysis to aid business decisions. Responsibilities Execute month-end close activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Post journal entries and maintain the integrity of the general ledger. Contribute to the preparation of SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q) and other regulatory reports, including preparing schedules for footnotes and responding to audit queries. Assist in the coordination and execution of foreign statutory audits by providing documentation and resolving auditor inquiries. Conduct variance analysis to identify trends and support business decisions. Clean up and reconcile balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and compliance. Investigate and resolve discrepancies across financial statements and sub-ledgers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial operations and reporting. Assist management in SOX compliance. Engage in ad hoc projects as needed. Demonstrate strong proficiency in Excel, with the ability to work with large datasets, pivot tables, and lookups. Essential Skills Strong proficiency in Excel, including working with large datasets, pivot tables, and lookups. Experience with financial reporting and regulatory compliance, particularly in SEC filings and SOX compliance is highly preferred. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for conducting variance analysis and resolving discrepancies. Solid understanding of general ledger maintenance and journal entry posting. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with NetSuite is preferred but not required. Work Environment The position offers a hybrid work environment, requiring in-office presence for three days a week. This setup allows for a balance of collaborative team interactions and independent work. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $95000.00/yr. Medical, Dental and Vision. Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026. 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. 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 for other accommodation options.

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