Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – Aston Carter

As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing monthly general journal entries, providing accounting and analytical support during the month‑end close process, performing account analyses and variance explanations for quarterly reviews and annual audits, and applying accounting principles to prepare financial reports. You will maintain financial records in compliance with accounting policies, investigate and resolve discrepancies, prepare account reconciliations (prepaids and accruals for Operations/General Accounting), and review staff accountant work for accuracy and completeness.

The role includes ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close, as well as supporting management with special projects and streamlining processes within the Operations/General Accounting department.

• Prepare monthly general journal entries.
• Provide accounting and analytical support during the month‑end close process.
• Perform account analyses and variance explanations for quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Analyze financial information to prepare financial reports for month‑end.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Prepare account reconciliations including prepaids and accruals.
• Review staff accountant work for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close.
• Assist management with special projects such as implementation of departmental policies, procedures, and controls.
• Evaluate and streamline processes to create efficiencies within the Operations/General Accounting department.

• CPA certification is a plus.
• Master’s/MBA degree is a plus.
• Experience in public accounting and private sector is a plus.
• Experience in the cruise industry is a plus.
• Experience with People Soft software or large company ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong understanding and application of US GAAP and Sarbanes‑Oxley.
• Leadership skills.
• Ability to multi‑task and work extra hours during month‑end close as needed.

The Senior Accountant will report to a manager. The position may require working extra hours during month‑end close and as needed. The role involves working with accounting software and large company ERP systems, focusing on detail‑oriented and analytical tasks in a structured and collaborative setting.

Contract position based out of Miami, FL. Hybrid work arrangement: onsite 4 days a week, 1 day work‑from‑home.

Pay range: $38.00–$42.00/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.

Benefits (subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms)

• 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 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)

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. 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 Clearly Rated 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 astoncarter
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