Description:

Supports Financial Reporting (Preparation of Financial Statements, Committee Packets, External Audits):

• Monthly and Annual Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries and month-end reconciliations to ensure the integrity of financial reporting

• Ensures monthly reporting activities are completed timely, accurately, and efficiently for primary responsibilities areas, including the following: Compensation and benefits accounting and reporting, Investment accounting and reporting, Intercompany allocations, eliminations, and settlement

• International subsidiary accounting and reporting

• Strategic investment accounting and reporting, including internally developed capital software assistance

• Prepares and reviews committee reporting and packets as assigned

• Annual Financial Statement Audit

• Coordinates the external benefits audit, working closely with auditors and leading team members to ensure all audit deliverables are met

Supports Organizational Compliance:

• Prepares and reviews the required government submissions, including Form 990 and other related compliance filings

• Leads and maintains compliance with state and local tax jurisdictions, managing tax reporting and required filings

• Prepares and reviews internal accounting policies in accordance with GAAP and accounting best practices. Reviews and approves purchase requisitions assigned to the Financial Reporting and Compliance team

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures

• Ensures adherence to GAAP accounting, reporting, and disclosure

Supports Forecasting and Budgeting:

• Prepares international subsidiary forecasting and budgeting in coordination with external accounting providers

• Assists with balance sheet forecasting and budgeting as needed

• Successfully partners with members of the Organization’s Financial Planning and Analysis team to enhance internal reporting and successfully prepare and report on subsidiary performance

Performs Financial Analysis and Other Duties:

• Reviews and performs analysis of business and financial activities and presentation of material in a manner which can be understood by non-financial customers.

• Succinctly analyzes operational variances between current month, prior month, and budget/forecast.

• Performs complex accounting activities and related analyses

• Performs accounting research to successfully resolve accounting issues

• Establishes and maintains strong, collaborative relationships with internal business partners and external providers

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

• 4+ years of Operational Accounting experience, GAAP

• 4+ years of experience handling financial statements

• 2+ years experience in a CPA/Big 4 firm

Work Environment:

• Will sit primarily remote, with occasionally being in office 1-2x per month.

• Can sit remote in MN/WI.

  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.