Senior Accountant

Job description

Senior Accountant Leases, Vendor Incentives, and Payroll & Benefits

nJob Description

nWe are seeking multiple Senior Accountants to support a newly formed medical-surgical organization as it builds its own corporate infrastructure, including new systems for reporting, payroll and benefits, treasury, and related functions. These roles will sit within Corporate Accounting and focus on one of three key areas: Leases, Vendor Incentives, or Payroll & Benefits. Senior Accountants will play a critical role in executing the monthly and quarterly close, ensuring the integrity of financial information, supporting public company readiness, and driving continuous improvement and automation across accounting processes. The positions offer the opportunity to work cross-functionally with teams such as Real Estate, Financial Shared Services, FP&A, Operations, Payroll, HR, and offshore resources, while contributing directly to separation activities, knowledge transfer, and financial systems implementations.

nResponsibilities

nnnOwn and perform monthly and quarterly lease accounting activities, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and analyses related to right-of-use assets, lease liabilities, rent expense, and other lease-related accounts in accordance with U.S. GAAP and ASC 842.

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nnEnsure compliance with ASC 842 and corporate accounting policies by accurately accounting for and reporting operating and finance leases across the companys lease portfolio.

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nnMaintain and monitor lease accounting system data, ensuring new leases, modifications, renewals, impairments, and terminations are captured, evaluated, and recorded accurately and on time.

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nnCollaborate cross-functionally to review and evaluate lease contracts and amendments, determine the appropriate accounting treatment, and document conclusions in line with GAAP.

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nnPrepare monthly and quarterly financial schedules and detailed analyses to support management reporting and external financial reporting, frequently presenting results and insights to Senior Accounting and Finance leadership.

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nnOversee and review recurring accounting activities performed by offshore team members, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to company policies.

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nnDrive efficiencies by supporting and participating in continuous improvement initiatives, including the design and implementation of automation and AI tools to streamline accounting and reporting processes.

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nnSupport quarterly reviews and annual audits by external auditors, including preparing client-prepared schedules, supporting SOX 404 testing, and coordinating activities related to the annual audit for lease-related areas.

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nnParticipate in special projects, including separation-related initiatives, process redesign efforts, and public company readiness activities, demonstrating agility in an evolving environment.

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nnPerform the monthly financial close process for vendor incentives by preparing detailed analyses, reconciliations, and journal entries in accordance with GAAP and corporate accounting policies.

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nnWork closely with Financial Shared Services, FP&A, Operations, Supplier Finance, and offshore team members to ensure the timeliness, accuracy, and integrity of vendor incentive and buyside accounting information.

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nnPrepare critical data sets and analyses for monthly reporting to Senior management, providing insight into vendor incentive performance and related financial results.

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nnSupport vendor incentive-related internal controls, SOX compliance, and the external audit process by preparing required schedules, responding to auditor requests, and coordinating testing and documentation.

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nnIdentify accounting issues related to vendor incentives, perform root cause analyses, and propose practical, data-driven solutions to improve accuracy and efficiency.

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nnPerform the monthly financial close process for payroll and benefits by preparing payroll-related analyses, reconciliations, and journal entries in accordance with GAAP and corporate accounting policies.

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nnReconcile payroll general ledger accounts, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies to ensure completeness and accuracy of payroll-related financial reporting.

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nnPartner closely with Payroll, Human Resources, Compensation & Benefits, Treasury, third-party payroll providers, and offshore team members to resolve accounting issues and support process improvements across payroll and benefits accounting.

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nnEnsure accurate accounting, reconciliation, and reporting of payroll-related transactions, employee compensation, payroll taxes, and related liabilities.

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nnPrepare monthly and quarterly financial schedules and analyses for payroll and benefits to support management reporting and external financial reporting, and present findings to Senior Accounting and Finance leaders.

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nnSupport payroll-related internal controls, SOX compliance, and the external audit process, including preparation of client-prepared schedules, support for SOX 404 testing, and coordination of audit activities.

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nnContribute to annual budget and forecast update processes by providing accurate, timely financial data and analyses for leases, vendor incentives, or payroll and benefits, as applicable.

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nnActively participate in financial systems implementation projects, knowledge transfer efforts, and separation activities related to the spin-off, helping to establish robust, scalable accounting processes for a standalone public company environment.

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n nEssential Skills

nnnBachelors degree in Accounting.

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nn47+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or public company environment.

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nnStrong understanding of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 842 lease accounting guidance, with experience applying ASC 842 highly preferred for the lease-focused role.

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nnExperience working with lease accounting systems and ERP platforms for roles focused on lease accounting.

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nnDemonstrated ability to analyze lease agreements and identify accounting implications in line with GAAP and company policies.

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nnStrong general ledger accounting experience, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

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nnProven reconciliation skills and the ability to work effectively with large financial data sets.

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nnStrong analytical skills, including the ability to identify problems, perform root cause analysis, and present clear, actionable recommendations.

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nnExperience with payroll accounting, close execution, account reconciliations, and process automation for payroll and benefits-focused roles.

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nnAbility to analyze payroll and financial data and use insights to support sound accounting decisions and recommendations.

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nnAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills, including proficiency with pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and other data analysis functions.

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nnExperience in a public company environment, including exposure to M&A, divestitures, or spin-off activities, and financial systems implementation.

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nnFamiliarity with internal controls and SOX 404 compliance, including supporting testing and audit documentation.

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nnAbility to collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners such as Real Estate, Financial Shared Services, FP&A, Operations, Payroll, HR, Compensation & Benefits, Treasury, Supplier Finance, and offshore teams.

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nnStrong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present financial information and insights to Senior management.

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nnDemonstrated ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, evolving environments and to adapt to changing processes and expectations.

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n nAdditional Skills & Qualifications

nnnCertified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is highly preferred.

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nnExperience supporting public company readiness, including preparation for separation or spin-off from a larger corporate entity.

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nnPrior involvement in large-scale financial systems implementations or upgrades, particularly involving ERP and specialized accounting systems.

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nnExperience working with automation and AI tools to streamline accounting processes and reporting.

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nnBackground in vendor incentives and buyside accounting for roles focused on vendor incentive activities.

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nnExperience collaborating with offshore teams and managing or overseeing recurring accounting activities performed by global resources.

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nnAbility to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.

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nnComfort working in a proactive, build-out setting where processes, systems, and structures are being designed and refined.

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nnWillingness to convert from a remote consulting arrangement to a full-time role in the Richmond metropolitan area, if applicable to future staffing needs.

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n nContact Me: Kaitland Clawson, Recruiter Practice Lead

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nJob Type & Location

nThis is a Contract position based out of Henrico, VA.

nPay and Benefits

nThe pay range for this position is $47.00 - $72.00/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 fully remote position.

nApplication Deadline

nThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 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.

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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.

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