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Aston Carter Senior Accountant in Des Moines, Iowa

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Job Description

The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Controller and team to support the company by performing month-end close, reconciliations, and providing insight on various accounting and financial matters. The role involves maintaining the general ledger, performing analysis, and lending insight on ad hoc projects as determined by the Controller. The Senior Accountant will also collaborate with other key members of the organization, assist in updating and implementing company policies and procedures, and identify opportunities to efficiently provide fiduciary leadership and promote a strong internal controls environment.

Responsibilities

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

  • Perform analysis and lend insight on ad hoc projects, including key contact for lease accounting, sales and use tax preparation and filing, FP&A, financial reporting related projects, resolution of accounting issues, process improvements, tax schedules, and sales by state.

  • Collaborate with other key members of the organization.

  • Assist in updating and implementing company policies and procedures.

  • Identify opportunities to efficiently provide fiduciary leadership and promote a strong internal controls environment.

  • Support and improve business processes and accounting systems by working directly with company systems and other departments to ensure the accuracy, usefulness, and timeliness of financial statements provided to management.

  • Assist in compliance with Sarbanes/Oxley, including active participation in control matrix and process narrative updates, ensuring adherence to accounting policies and procedures, and assisting in the ongoing development and implementation of new controls, policies, and procedures.

  • Assist in the preparation of interpretive analysis of business performance for use by management.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Staff/General Ledger Accountant, Accounting Supervisor/Accounting Manager in a manufacturing environment.

  • A Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

  • Advanced skills in Excel, Microsoft Office, and PDF.

  • Strong knowledge and understanding of accounting practices and principles, financial statements, and financial analysis methods and tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience and training that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

  • AS400 Legacy ERP experience preferred.

    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 & Inclusion

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.

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