Senior Accountant

Sr Accountant

Minneapolis, MN,

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Sr Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will support month-end and year-end closing processes, ensure the accuracy of general ledger accounts, and prepare comprehensive financial reports. This role requires a proactive individual who can drive process improvements and maintain compliance with tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Ensure the accuracy of general ledger accounts through reconciliations and journal entries.
• Prepare financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, AR aging reports, and cash flow statements.
• Reconcile accounts payable accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in sales and use tax reporting, ensuring compliance with state and local tax regulations.
• Maintain and file business licenses and permits.
• Prepare and review sales commission reports, ensuring accuracy and timely processing of payments for sales representatives, including management of all required accruals.
• Drive process and system enhancements to improve efficiency, ensure accuracy, optimize performance, and reduce costs.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical publications.
• Accomplish organizational mission by completing related tasks and other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Expertise in revenue recognition, general ledger, bank reconciliations, and journal entries.
• 3+ years of operational accounting experience.

Work Environment

The work environment is dynamic and focused on continuous improvement. The Senior Accountant will work with a dedicated team, utilizing advanced accounting software to enhance efficiency and accuracy. The role requires adherence to legal regulations and maintaining a professional standard in all tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $48.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 6, 2025.

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.