Accounting Manager

Top Skills (Must-Haves)

• 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, with demonstrated senior-level responsibilities
• Advanced account reconciliation expertise, including complex and high-volume reconciliations
• Month-end and year-end close ownership, consistently completing close within 7 business days
• Balance sheet account management, overseeing 3–4 primary groups of accounts
• Reconciliation review experience, particularly for cash and cash-equivalent accounts
• Strong GAAP knowledge and application in daily accounting activities
• High attention to detail with the ability to identify, investigate, and resolve variances

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to the Director of Accounting and accounting leadership as needed
• Manage and support an assigned accounting function or division, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and organizational standards
• Maintain and apply accounting policies and procedures in accordance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal standards
• Perform and monitor the effectiveness of internal controls across general accounting functions
• Ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately, timely, and in compliance with GAAP
• Prepare and post journal entries and perform detailed account reconciliations
• Review reconciliations prepared by staff accountants, with a strong focus on cash accounts
• Facilitate and drive the month-end and year-end close process, meeting established timelines
• Support the preparation and review of monthly financial statements
• Partner with finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate data flow and transaction recording
• Support Financial Reporting Analysts with intercompany reconciliations, consolidated financials, and variance analysis for unusual or non-recurring activity
• Coordinate and respond to requests from internal and external auditors
• Continuously identify opportunities to optimize processes and improve efficiency within accounting workflows

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3–5 years of accounting experience in a corporate, healthcare, or complex organizational environment
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and balance sheet management
• Proven ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced close environment

This is a Contract position based out of Loma Linda, CA.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/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 Loma Linda,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 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.