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Aston Carter Senior Accountant in Des Moines, Iowa

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Job Summary: The Senior Accountant will work closely with the Controller and the accounting team to support the company by performing month-end close, reconciliations, and providing insights on various accounting and financial matters. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with other departments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Month-End Close and Reconciliations: Maintain the general ledger, including preparation of journal entries, account analysis, and reconciliations.

  • Ensure the timely and accurate closing of books on a monthly basis.

  • Financial Analysis and Ad Hoc Projects: Perform analysis and provide insights on ad hoc projects as determined by the Controller.

  • Act as the key contact for lease accounting, sales and use tax preparation and filing, FP&A, financial reporting projects, and resolution of accounting issues.

  • Assist with process improvements, tax schedules, and sales by state analysis.

  • Collaboration and Policy Implementation: Collaborate with other key members of the organization to support and improve business processes and accounting systems.

  • Assist in updating and implementing company policies and procedures.

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

  • Compliance and Internal Controls: Support compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, including active participation in control matrix and process narrative updates.

  • Ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures and assist in the ongoing development and implementation of new controls, policies, and procedures.

  • Financial Reporting and Business Performance Analysis: Assist in the preparation of interpretive analysis of business performance for management use.

  • Ensure the accuracy, usefulness, and timeliness of financial statements provided to management.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • A Bachelor’s degree required in accounting and experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

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

  • AS400 Legacy ERP experience preferred.

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

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

    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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