Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Senior Accountant

Location: Vernon, CT – Onsite

Salary Range: $75,000 to $90,000

Type: Contract to Hire

Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm

Position Overview:

The Senior Accountant is responsible for maintaining the integrity of the organization’s financial data and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP. This role manages the monthly accounting close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting, while also overseeing payroll. Reporting to the Owner and VP, the Senior Accountant will collaborate closely with the CFO and outsourced accounting vendor to support financial operations, strengthen internal controls, and implement process improvements. This position is primarily in-person, with virtual training and meetings as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries in QuickBooks Online.
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts and prepare monthly cash flow reports for CFO/vendor review.
• Compile monthly accounting close package with reconciliations and supporting details.
• Run QuickBooks Online reports needed for monthly closing and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and related procedures, including expense reports.
• Prepare reports related to receivables and support collection efforts.
• Perform ad-hoc financial analyses as requested by Owner/VP.
• Review weekly accounts payable entries in QuickBooks and approve bills for payment routing.
• Prepare weekly AP approval reports and cash flow analyses for CFO and Owner/VP.
• Monitor bank balances, deposits, and spending to support liquidity management.
• Lead annual operating budget preparation and provide department heads with budget vs. actual reporting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or finance preferred. Three to five years of accounting experience.
• Strong demonstrated knowledge of US GAAP.
• Intermediate knowledge of accounting systems in general.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and communicate financial data and tell the “story behind the numbers.”
• Demonstrated experience with systems automation initiatives and creating efficiencies preferred.

What We Offer:

• We anticipate hiring for this position in the range of $75,000 – $90,000.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance coverages, as well as PTO and 401k/Roth IRA retirement plans with employer match after 1 year.

If this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, please let me know so we can arrange a discussion. Feel free to email me at nlosee@astoncarter .com to schedule a time to talk!

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $43.27/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:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Vernon Rockville,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2025.

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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