Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and finance, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This role involves working closely with various departments to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly financial statements, reports, and records by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information.
• Perform balance sheet account reconciliations, accrual calculations, and prepare related accounting documents and schedules.
• Analyze and review general ledger accounts in preparation for month-end close and resolve any outstanding accounting issues promptly.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations, analysis, and accrual calculations.
• Understand and analyze intercompany transactions.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and various sales and KPI reports.
• Maintain fixed assets and perform depreciation calculations and analyses.
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
• Make certain all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Contribute to department and organization special projects as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Experience with QuickBooks.
• 3 +years of experience in a staff or senior accountant role.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent planning, organizing, strategic, and tactical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of Lease Accounting ASC 842 is a plus.
• Experience with acquisition accounting is strongly preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of mergers and acquisitions preferred
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and vlookups.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Irvine, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ $50.48/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 Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2025.

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 for other accommodation options.