[Hiring] Accounting Consultant @Aston Carter

Role Description

The Accounting Consultant will play a key role in supporting work-in-progress (WIP) and percentage-of-completion accounting while managing core general ledger activities. This role focuses on month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, preparation and posting of journal entries, and financial statement preparation and analysis. The consultant will collaborate closely with the Controller and the broader accounting team to research discrepancies, maintain supporting schedules, and ensure that all financial activity is recorded accurately and on time. This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional with a strong background in project-based or construction-related accounting environments.

• Support and manage work-in-progress (WIP) and percentage-of-completion accounting for project-based activities.
• Perform comprehensive month-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all closing activities.
• Prepare, record, and post journal entries in accordance with established accounting policies and procedures.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts regularly and resolve variances in a timely and accurate manner.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, identifying trends, variances, and areas requiring further investigation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger accounts and supporting schedules.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies and issues in collaboration with the Controller and accounting team.
• Utilize a large-scale ERP system to process, review, and validate financial data.
• Build and use pivot tables and VLOOKUPs in Excel to analyze financial information and support reporting needs.
• Ensure all financial reporting adheres to relevant accounting standards and internal controls.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes, tools, and documentation.
• Successfully perform responsibilities in a fully remote general ledger consulting capacity while maintaining strong communication with the team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience reconciling balance sheet accounts.
• 7+ years of experience recording journal entries.
• 7+ years of experience in financial statement preparation and analysis.
• 3+ years of experience with percentage-of-completion or work-in-progress accounting.
• Proven experience successfully completing a fully remote general ledger consulting role.
• Strong proficiency in work-in-progress and percentage-of-completion accounting within a construction, project-based, or similar environment.
• Advanced ability to create and use pivot tables and VLOOKUPs in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency working within a large-scale ERP system.
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial records.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills when working with accounting leadership and team members.

Requirements

• Experience with Vista ERP or similar construction-focused ERP systems.
• Experience in construction or project-based accounting environments.
• Ability to work independently in a consulting capacity while meeting deadlines and deliverables.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities during month-end close cycles.

Benefits

• 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)

Company Description

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® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.