About this opportunity
Aston Carter lists this Senior Accountant opportunity in freedom, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
As a Senior Accountant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial statements. You will perform detailed reconciliations, support month-end and quarter-end close activities, and assist with tax-related compliance filings.
nResponsibilities
nnnPerform detailed balance sheet, bank, and general ledger account reconciliations.
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nnReview existing reconciliations for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate supporting documentation.
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nnInvestigate reconciling items and discrepancies down to the transaction level.
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nnTrace variances through bank activity, subledgers, journal entries, payment records, and other supporting documentation.
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nnBuild or improve reconciliation schedules, templates, and supporting workpapers.
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nnPrepare and post journal entries with accurate and complete documentation.
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nnSupport month-end and quarter-end close activities.
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nnAssist with the cleanup of accounts that have not been reconciled correctly or consistently.
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nnHelp bring account reconciliation activity current and establish a dependable ongoing cadence.
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nnSupport banking-related accounting following a recent bank transition.
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nnReconcile activity across multiple bank accounts while funds, payments, and other transactions transition to the new banking structure.
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nnReview payment and remittance information to identify transactions that may have been directed to previous bank accounts.
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nnAssist with tax return preparation, sales tax reconciliations, and related compliance filings.
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nnSupport multi-state sales tax activity and the reconciliation of tax liability accounts.
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nnPerform recurring accounting activities such as invoicing, commission calculations, and other transactional processes.
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nnReview financial information for unusual activity, unsupported balances, or control concerns.
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nnIdentify recurring reconciliation issues, process breakdowns, and opportunities to strengthen accounting procedures.
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nnRecommend practical solutions to improve accuracy, consistency, and financial controls.
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nnClearly document reconciliation procedures, findings, and outstanding items for future handoff.
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nnPartner with accounting leadership and other members of the finance team on special projects and daily workload priorities.
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n nEssential Skills
nnnAt least five years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including seven or more years in Senior-level, general ledger, or reconciliation-focused positions.
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nnDemonstrated experience completing complex balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
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nnStrong journal entry preparation and general ledger accounting experience.
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nnHands-on month-end close experience.
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nnAbility to investigate discrepancies and determine the underlying cause.
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nnStrong understanding of accounting principles and the ability to apply US GAAP.
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nnExperience working with ERP or comprehensive financial management systems.
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nnAbility to work independently and prioritize competing assignments.
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nnStrong attention to detail and a high level of accountability.
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nnStrong Excel skills, including experience using spreadsheets for reconciliations, data analysis, lookups, pivot tables, and supporting schedules.
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n nAdditional Skills & Qualifications
nnnBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
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nnNetSuite experience, particularly supporting or working through a NetSuite implementation.
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nnExperience with Oracle, SAP, or another large ERP platform.
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nnMulti-state sales tax reporting or tax compliance experience.
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nnExposure to Canadian GST, HST, or PST.
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nnCPA designation or active progress toward obtaining a CPA.
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nnExperience supporting a multi-entity, marketplace, affiliate, commission-based, or similarly complex business model.
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nnPrevious contract or consulting experience in which the individual was expected to ramp up quickly.
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n nWork Environment
nThe position offers a full-time schedule with a hybrid work arrangement after training. You will work three days onsite and two days remote per week, with working hours generally scheduled between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
nJob Type & Location
nThis is a Contract position based out of Appleton, WI.
nPay and Benefits
nThe pay range for this position is $36.00 - $45.67/hr.
nIndividual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
nEligibility 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)
nWorkplace Type
nThis is a hybrid position in Appleton,WI.
nApplication Deadline
nThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2026.
nAbout Aston Carter
nAston 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® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
nThe 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.
nIf 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 (% ) for other accommodation options.
nSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
nMassachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
nUse of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Worksite address
freedom, WI, 54131, US
Who can apply
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