Senior Accountant

Job Title: Accountant Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will prepare and review financial statements in compliance with GAAP, lead closing activities, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. Responsibilities + Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP. + Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations. + Review balance sheet and income statement accounts; investigate and resolve variances. + Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis efforts. + Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements. + Assist with internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and documentation. + Analyze financial data and provide insights to management to support business decisions. + Mentor and review work of junior accounting staff as needed. + Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, and controls. + Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, Payroll, and Operations teams. Essential Skills + 5+ years of accounting experience. + Bacheloru2019s degree or equivalent years of experience. + High level understanding of Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, formatting on spreadsheets, and formulas. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience in the manufacturing, real estate, or equipment rental industry is a plus. + Proficiency with QuickBooks Online is a plus. Work Environment This position is fully onsite in Golden Valley, working closely with a team of four people in the Accounting department Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 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 Staffingu00ae 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.

Created: 2026-03-26