Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant Job Description
The Senior Accountant role is responsible for preparing internal financial statements, supporting the annual audited financial statement process, and interpreting and applying Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and other authoritative accounting guidance. This position serves as a Senior accounting resource within the department and operates at the highest individual-contributor level prior to management, providing advanced financial, accounting, analytical, and compliance support to leadership.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and analyze internal financial statements and related financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
- Support the annual audited financial statement process, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and responses to auditor requests.
- Interpret and apply GAAP and other authoritative accounting guidance to complex accounting matters, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
- Provide advanced financial, accounting, analytical, and compliance support to leadership to inform business decisions and strategy.
- Oversee accounting process flows and month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and review of financial results.
- Review work completed by other accounting team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, and adherence to policies and procedures.
- Exercise independent judgment when researching and interpreting complex accounting standards and guidance, and recommend appropriate accounting treatments.
- Serve as a Senior accounting resource within the department, offering expertise, guidance, and support to colleagues on technical accounting issues.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes, controls, and reporting to enhance efficiency and reliability.
- Support financial analysis and reporting initiatives, including variance analysis and other management reporting as needed.
Essential Skills
- At least 7 years of accounting experience.
- Extensive knowledge of GAAP and authoritative accounting guidance.
- Demonstrated experience with financial statement preparation and internal financial reporting.
- Hands-on experience with month-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Experience providing audit support, including preparation of supporting schedules and documentation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial information.
- Sound professional judgment and the ability to exercise independent decision-making on technical accounting matters.
- Proficiency with Excel, including pivot tables, for financial analysis and reporting.
- Experience with reconciliation processes across multiple accounts.
- Ability to oversee accounting process flows and ensure accuracy and consistency in team deliverables.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
- Masters degree (MA/MS) in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is a plus.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure from a State Board of Accountancy is a strong plus.
- Experience with grant accounting and lease accounting is beneficial.
- Background in financial reporting for a larger organization is advantageous.
- Ability to provide advanced analytical and compliance support to leadership.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex accounting concepts clearly.
- Commitment to long-term professional growth and development within the accounting field.
Work Environment
This position operates in a hybrid work environment, with three days in the office and two days working from home each week. The role is based in a downtown Jacksonville location on the Southbank, within a large employer that offers excellent compensation and long-term growth opportunities. The work setting is professional and collaborative, with a focus on high-quality financial reporting, adherence to GAAP, and support for complex accounting and audit activities. Standard office technology and tools, including advanced use of Excel, are used regularly to perform financial analysis, reporting, and month-end close responsibilities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $44.00/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 to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 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.

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