Job Description
Experienced Accountant Job Description We are seeking a dedicated High Level Accountant to manage daily and weekly accounting cycles, including bank reconciliations, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable support, and fixed asset accounting. This role supports month-end closing to ensure timely and accurate financial statements and assists with audit requests while ensuring compliance with internal controls.
Responsibilities - Own daily/weekly accounting cycles, including bank reconciliations, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, AP/AR support, and fixed asset accounting.
- Support month-end close to ensure timely, accurate financial statements.
- Assist with audit requests and ensure compliance with internal controls.
- Identify manual processes and propose solutions to streamline or automate processes within D365 and supporting tools.
- Collaborate with the Accounting Manager, Finance, and IT to implement enhancements and workflow improvements.
- Improve the quality and consistency of source data to enable more automated entries and exception-based accounting.
- Assist with Power BI dashboards, data queries, or automation tools to reduce repetitive tasks.
- Support other team initiatives, such as AP automation and timely invoicing of receivables, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.
Essential Skills - 3+ years of operational accounting experience (staff or supervisor level).
- 3+ years of intermediate Excel experience.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Work Environment The candidate will primarily
work from home four days a week , with team meetings held in the office on Thursdays. The office features a brand-new space in Eden Prairie. There is flexibility to accommodate family and personal commitments, such as drop-offs and pick-ups, and the option to work additional days in the office if preferred.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eden Prairie, MN.
Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $52.00/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:
• 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 hybrid position in Eden Prairie,MN.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 28, 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 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
Job Tags
Contract work, Temporary work, Work at office, Remote work, Work from home,