Senior Accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Job Description

The Senior Accountant will prepare and analyze regulatory cost reports, including reconciliations, supporting schedules, and required documentation. This role involves reviewing financial data for accuracy and compliance with reporting requirements, identifying risks, and recommending corrective actions when necessary. The position also includes performing month-end and year-end close activities such as journal entries, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial statement support.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial records.
• Prepare financial analyses, reporting packages, and ad hoc reports to support business and operational decision-making.
• Assist with external audits, regulatory audits, and compliance reviews by coordinating requests and providing supporting documentation.
• Monitor changes in accounting, regulatory, and reporting requirements and communicate impacts to key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal departments to research accounting issues, improve processes, and strengthen internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support special projects and perform additional accounting and finance responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of operational accounting experience.
• 1+ year at a Senior level.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Intermediate Excel skills, including pivot tables and v-lookups.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with general ledger, reconciliation, month-end closing, and journal entries.

Work Environment

The candidate will work in the office 2-3 days a week, which could be reduced to as little as 1 day for an advanced candidate. The work environment offers nice workspaces and a hybrid flexible schedule. The team has recently undergone a Workday implementation to improve long-term efficiencies. You will be responsible for 2-3 business units acquired over the years. The company culture emphasizes person-centered supports through Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waiver programs, with a strong commitment to providing services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The team has a very low attrition rate and a solid tenure.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $42.00/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 Saint Paul, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Saint Paul,MN.

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.