Job description

Job Title: Senior Accountant Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and knowledgeable Senior Accountant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and recording general ledger journal entries related to inventory, performing monthly cost audits, and supporting annual standard cost roll. This role requires a strong understanding of standard costing, accounting principles, financial statements, and analysis. Responsibilities • Prepare and record general ledger journal entries related to inventory. • Perform monthly cost audits and provide support for annual standard cost roll. • Assist with monitoring and working with operations to obtain monthly metrics for inventory cycle counts. • Support monthly standard cost variance analysis for purchase price variances, freight, and duties. • Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations. • Collaborate with multiple departments and levels within the organization. • Assist the cost accounting team on special projects as assigned. Essential Skills • Inventory accounting • Cost accounting • General ledger management • Excel pivot tables and VLookups • Analytical skills Additional Skills & Qualifications • Advanced Excel skills • Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus • Ability to meet deadlines • Strong interpersonal skills for cross-department collaboration Work Environment The role offers a hybrid work environment, with in-office presence required from Tuesday to Thursday. This provides a balance of remote work flexibility and in-office collaboration, fostering an environment conducive to professional growth and development. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Jacksonville, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $40.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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) Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Jacksonville, FL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026. Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Jacksonville,FL. 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® Platinum Award 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. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Requirements

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Prepare and record general ledger journal entries related to inventory.
Perform monthly cost audits and provide support for annual standard cost roll.
Assist with monitoring and working with operations to obtain monthly metrics for inventory cycle counts.
Support monthly standard cost variance analysis for purchase price variances, freight, and duties.
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Collaborate with multiple departments and levels within the organization.
Assist the cost accounting team on special projects as assigned.
Essential Skills
Inventory accounting
Cost accounting
General ledger management
Excel pivot tables and VLookups
Analytical skills
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Advanced Excel skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills for cross-department collaboration
Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Jacksonville, FL.
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

Nice-to-haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus

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