Job Title: Accountant (Consulting Engagement)Job Description The primary responsibility for the Staff Accountant will be to perform account reconciliations to clean up years of discrepancies, ensuring those account reconciliations are completed accurately and in accordance with GAAP/SOX requirements. In addition, this person may be called on to support the month-end close process, journal entries, and general ledger. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (Include but not limited to): + Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to include posting/reviewing journal entries, recording applicable accruals, and preparing/reviewing account reconciliations. + Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and relevant regulatory requirements; recommend improvements to minimize financial risk and remediate deficiencies. + Prepare timely and accurate financial reports in compliance with GAAP + Conduct regular review of accounting processes to identify areas for efficiencies. + Perform in-depth analysis of financial data, identifying trends, discrepancies, and variances in actual results versus forecast/budget. + Prepare and review periodic and ad hoc reports/analysis to all levels of management following up timely on questions. Hard Skills + Epicor + Account reconciliations + General ledger + Journal entries + GAAP + SOX compliance Soft Skills + Attention to detail + Analytical thinking + Problem-solving + Effective communication + Team collaboration Job Type This is a contract position with a minimum duration of 6 Week(s). Work Site This is a fully on-site position in Gurnee, Illinois. 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.