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Aston Carter

Aston Carter, formerly Stephen James Associates, is a privately-held company founded in 1997 to deliver world-class staffing and professional talent services to

Sr. Accountant

AccountantAccountantOtherRemoteSeniorTeam 1,001-5,000Company Site

Location

United States

Posted

83 days ago

Salary

$60 - $65 / hour

Seniority

Senior

No structured requirement data.

Job Description

Sr. Accountant

Aston Carter

Join a dynamic Partner Incentives Controllership Team, where you will support commercial incentives and investments through financial compliance and excellence. You will be pivotal in driving standardization, implementing financial controls, and creating procedural documentation. This role involves reviewing incentive calculations for accuracy and completeness. Responsibilities - Close financial books and provide commentary for variance to forecast. - Attend meetings with stakeholders and review complex contracts. - Document and summarize contract terms and conditions. - Understand and document financial statement impacts. - Translate and review calculations of partner earnings. - Collaborate with multiple teams across different geographic regions. Essential Skills - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or MBA. - Over 8-10 years of global accounting experience in large or tech companies. - Strong knowledge of finance processes, policies, and internal controls over financial reporting. - Demonstrated experience with AI & Copilot M365. - Proficiency with SAP GL systems, processes, and journal entries. - Controllership knowledge in financial close, accounts receivable/payable. - Excellent communication, thought leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver key outcomes. - Technical accounting and critical-thinking skills. - Strong proficiency in MS Excel. - Experience documenting process flows using Visio and/or MS Word. Additional Skills & Qualifications - Experience with partner incentives, investments, commissions, or royalties. - Prior experience in a controllership role. - Ability to review complex contracts and document terms and conditions. - Experience in project work across multiple teams and geographic regions. - Familiarity with AI technologies. Work Environment This position is remote, with the requirement to meet PST core hours. The role involves a Monday-Friday schedule, 40 hours a week, with no overtime expected. There is a possibility for contract extension based on budget and performance. Standard equipment such as a laptop, mouse, headset, and extra monitor will be provided. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/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 TypeThis is a fully remote position. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 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.

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