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Aston Carter Accountant in Overland Park, Kansas
Description:
Participate in the monthly financial close process, including preparation of journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and performing variance analysis.
Understand the transactional flow through the various systems to monitor and ensure accurate financial results. Setup processes and/or reporting that capture, monitor and summarize financial data, as needed.
Identify and communicate issues or areas for process improvements and help implement best practices.
Maintain knowledge of current accounting standards and SEC reporting requirements.
Support the SOX control program.
Support quarterly and annual financial audits performed by internal and external auditors.
Responsible for other projects as assigned.
Skills:
Accounting, Journal entry, reconciliation, SAP, Excel, Reporting
Minimum 1+ years of accounting or related experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
Public accounting or public company experience.
CPA or Chartered Accountant.
Possess a strong understanding of accounting systems and internal controls.
Demonstrated ability to make fact-based decisions and recommendations.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while meeting set deadlines for team deliverables.
Demonstrated ability to adapt and excel in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
Experience with ERP systems and related reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Blackline).
Intermediate Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, sum if, v-lookup, etc.).
Understanding of large-scale data mining and reporting tools (e.g., PowerBI, SQL, Alteryx).
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® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.