Sr Accountant at Aston Carter

Addison Township, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 May, 26

Salary

38.0

Posted On

01 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cost Accounting, Accruals, Balance Sheet Reconciliation, Credit Card Reconciliation, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, ERP System, ACH Disbursements, Wire Disbursements, Journal Entries, Bank Reconciliation, Month-End Closing, Year-End Closing, GAAP, Independent Work, Financial Analysis

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Hiring For an Accountant With a Dynamic Custom-Designed Electronics Manufacturer Required Qualifications: 4+ Years of accounting experience Small Manufacturing Company Experience Cost Accounting Accruals Balance sheet reconciliation Credit card reconciliation Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Additional Skills & Qualifications: Experience with smaller-sized operations. Comfortable working independently. Work Environment: Family owned, second generation owner Small job shop Average number of years on site is 20 years Description: Handle various Accounting/Finance duties as an only Accounting/Finance person for a small electronic company. Daily enter Labor into ERP System, Initiating ACH or Wire Disbursements. Accounts Payable - Enter daily vendors PO & Non-PO invoices, utility bills, credit card expenses, all company related expenses to book daily basis, Positive Pay exception handling, Letter of Credit facility usage. Accounts Receivable - Post sales invoices, post customer deposit, incoming payments etc. Attendance - Keep daily attendance log for payroll, post weekly payroll into ERP system. Journal Entries - post monthly journal entries and monthly accrual entries - property tax, ADP payroll fees, Health & Life Insurance charges, Property Insurance charges, Inventory Variance entry, Investment Dividend and Bank Interest, Depreciation entry, Prepaid Expenses/Insurances, post all companies expenses monthly basis. Bank Reconciliation - Analyze bank account monthly, make necessary adjustments. Account Analysis - Accrual Accounts, A/P and A/R Accounts, Prepaid Insurance & Prepaid Expense Accounts etc. Work very closely with the company's owner and assist with any company related financial matters. After posting monthly income & expenses, analyze balance sheet, income statement and trial balance, once it is finalized submit those to companies CPA firm monthly basis. Assist with yearly benefit enrollment, property insurance, any other financial related matter. Handle Month-end & Year-end closing duties - Fulfill with backups for the checklist items provided by CPA Firm for company's yearly financials and tax returns by applying GAAP (Generally accepted accounting principles). Work very closely with CPA Firm & Company's Owner for Company's financial matters. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wood Dale, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/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 Wood Dale,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 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.

Responsibilities

This role involves handling all daily and monthly accounting and finance duties as the sole finance person for a small electronics company, including entering labor into the ERP system, managing A/P and A/R, and processing various journal entries. The accountant will also be responsible for month-end and year-end closing duties, preparing financial statements for the CPA firm, and assisting the owner with all financial matters.