Job Information
Aston Carter Senior Accountant in Hanover, Maryland
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Job Description
As a Senior Accountant, you will play a crucial role in managing the financial integrity of our organization. You will be responsible for the monthly reconciliation and analysis of balance sheet accounts and payroll and operating bank accounts. You will also prepare recurring and ad-hoc journal entries required for the month-end close and perform income statement analysis.
Responsibilities
Conduct month-end close of the general ledger.
Assist with interim and year-end audits.
Manage accounting for special projects.
Review journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.
Analyze and resolve monthly balance sheet variances.
Prepare income statement analysis and schedules by comparing actuals to budget and prior periods.
Reconcile and review bank accounts.
Hold team members, peers, and supervisors accountable.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in accounting principles and practices.
Experience with general ledger and reconciliation.
Ability to manage month-end close processes.
Proficient in preparing journal entries.
Strong skills in Excel, including V-Lookups, X Look-Ups, Pivot Tables, and Macros.
Experience with financial software such as Fusion.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- 3-5 years of accounting experience
Work Environment
The work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. After six months, there is an opportunity to gain one remote workday. We offer a people-first, team-driven culture with strong support for career growth and internal mobility.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hanover, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $43.27/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 onsite position in Hanover,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 19, 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.