Job Title: Senior AccountantJob DescriptionThe Senior Accountant supports the month-end close process and ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, with a particular focus on employee benefit and 401(k) related accounts. This role reviews financial statements, prepares and reviews journal entries, performs account reconciliations, analyzes variances, and identifies opportunities for cost recovery and process improvement. The Senior Accountant maintains accurate financial and employee records for union and non-union 401(k) plans, develops and monitors processes around benefit activity, and provides financial data and accounting support to Corporate Finance, HR, field locations, payroll teams, and third-party vendors. The position collaborates with global teams to resolve payroll-related issues, investigates accounting discrepancies, strengthens existing processes and controls, and assists with additional accounting projects as needed.
Responsibilities
- Support the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Review financial statements for accuracy, completeness, and consistency with accounting policies.
- Prepare, record, and review journal entries in the general ledger.
- Perform detailed account reconciliations, particularly for balance sheet and benefit-related accounts.
- Analyze variances and trends in financial data to identify issues, risks, and opportunities.
- Identify and recommend cost recovery initiatives and process improvement opportunities within accounting and benefit processes.
- Maintain accurate financial and employee records for union and non-union 401(k) plans and related benefit accounts.
- Develop, implement, and monitor processes and measures surrounding benefit and 401(k) activity.
- Provide financial data and accounting support to Corporate Finance, HR, field locations, payroll teams, and third-party vendors.
- Work cross-functionally with global teams to resolve payroll-related issues and questions.
- Investigate accounting discrepancies and reconcile differences in payroll and benefit accounts.
- Improve existing accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting procedures related to payroll and benefits.
- Support payroll accounting activities, including the proper recording and reconciliation of payroll transactions.
- Assist with additional accounting projects and initiatives as assigned.
- Use Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, to analyze financial data and support reporting and reconciliation activities.
- Operate within a large-scale ERP system to record journal entries, perform reconciliations, and generate financial reports.
Essential Skills
- Bachelors degree in Accounting.
- At least 3 years of experience reconciling balance sheet accounts.
- At least 3 years of experience recording journal entries.
- Experience working for a company with revenue over $100 million.
- Strong general ledger accounting skills.
- Hands-on experience with account reconciliation and variance analysis.
- Ability to prepare, review, and post journal entries accurately and on time.
- Proficiency in creating pivot tables and using VLOOKUPs in Excel.
- Proficiency with a large-scale ERP system.
- Experience with payroll accounting and related financial processes.
- Ability to maintain accurate records for 401(k) and benefit-related accounts.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with finance, HR, payroll teams, field locations, and external vendors.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with 401(k) accounting and employee benefit plans.
- Experience in payroll accounting in a complex, multi-location environment.
- Background working with union and non-union benefit structures.
- Familiarity with process improvement and cost recovery initiatives in accounting functions.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with global teams to resolve payroll and accounting issues.
- Strong communication skills to present financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
- Comfort working in a large, reputable organization and adapting to established processes.
- Demonstrated ability to investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
- Experience supporting Corporate Finance, HR, and field operations with accurate financial data.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities during month-end close while meeting deadlines.
Work EnvironmentThis position is based primarily onsite, with a hybrid schedule of four days in the office and one remote day each week, and you may choose which day you work remotely. The role operates within a large-scale ERP environment and relies heavily on Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, for analysis and reporting. You will work in a professional office setting within a large, well-established logistics organization, collaborating closely with Corporate Finance, HR, payroll teams, field locations, and third-party vendors. The culture emphasizes stability, long-tenured leadership, and a down-to-earth, approachable management style, offering the opportunity to join a reputable team where recent hires have provided very positive feedback. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reading, PA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $43.00/hr. Individual 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.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reading, PA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Reading,PA.
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 Staffing® Platinum Award 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.
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