Job Title: Accountant IIIJob Description The main function of an Accountant III is to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain records of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, and other financial activities within an organization. This role is part of the Corporate Accounting Operations Prepaid Pillar, providing support during the GPO lead's maternity leave. Key responsibilities include ownership of monthly close activities, overseeing BPO's daily and monthly journal entries and reconciliations, preparing journal entries and flux analysis, and addressing ad-hoc requests from cross-functional teams. Responsibilities + Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. + Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs. + Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems. + Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting, or other tax requirements. + Prepare forms and manuals for accounting and bookkeeping personnel and direct their work activities. + Execute financial close activities, ensuring timely and accurate completion of tasks, and providing support to stakeholders. + Oversee the work of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) partners, ensuring daily and monthly journal entries and reconciliations are performed accurately and efficiently. + Lead efforts to automate processes using internal tools, standardizing and globalizing processes to increase efficiency and reduce risk. + Provide support to cross-functional teams on an as-needed basis, addressing adhoc requests and ensuring seamless collaboration. + Manage audit requests, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and maintaining high standards of financial integrity. Essential Skills + Verbal and written communication skills. + Attention to detail and critical thinking. + Ability to work independently and manage one's time. + Ability to apply accounting and mathematical principles as needed. + Ability to analyze business trends and project future revenues and expenses. + Knowledge of federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations as related to accounting. + Previous experience with computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and any other related accounting software. + Technical expertise in General Accounting and specifically Prepaid, Other Current Asset & Tax Accounting. + Strong internal controls and risk management skills. + Effective communication and problem-solving skills. + Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial discipline required. + 5+ years of accounting experience with a large public company. + Experience with month-end close processes. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Proficiency in Oracle Fusion. + Strong leadership skills. + A keen eye for process improvement. + Experience supervising BPO users. + An advanced degree in a financial discipline is preferred. Work Environment 100% remote role, must work in the Central Time Zone. This position offers leadership opportunities and the chance to lead and mentor a team of outsourced business partners in Warsaw and Costa Rica. The role encompasses a range of tasks, making it ideal for those who thrive in dynamic environments with diverse responsibilities. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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 fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2025. 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.