Now Hiring for a Sr Accountant tojoin the team with an Engineering Company in Aurora, ILExperience with Deltek and/or Vantage Point Vision SoftwareDescription:Overseeing Responsibilities Coordinating accounting functions and programs. Preparing financial analyses and reports. Preparing revenue projections and forecasting expenditures. Assisting with preparing and monitoring budgets. Maintaining and reconciling balance sheets and general ledger accounts. Train and supervise junior accountants to comply with company procedures. Preparing federal, state, local, and special tax returns. Contributing to the development of new or amended accounting systems, programs, and procedures. Partner with project DELTEK Consultant to ensure efficient implementation company wide Performing other accounting duties and supporting junior staff as required or assigned Work with the ownership group to streamline accounting processes to reduce work paper and document requirements. Performed month-end/year-end close, financial statement preparation and budget variances. Assisted management in resolving variances.Other duties assigned: Internally prepare all the data, month-end year end, loans, and bank reconciliations, up to where the return would be completed. The company does not have an HR Team so the financial duties fall into this person's plate. Does Payroll 50 employees (in DELTEK) Primarily reporting and 940's and 941s payroll returns, unemployment insurance, oversees the insurance renewals, prequalification process (process only involves communicating with outside vendors 1-2 times a year) Handles the benefits (management) – Manage Junior Accountant and current intern Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results Analyze financial information and summarize financial status Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending Then they have a junior accountant - AP, AR, invoicing, and is getting deflected. Wants this person to take on more of the responsibilities and No projections, forecasting or budgeting. They idot go through it once a year it is a lot of accounting work. Partner with the ownership group to analyze data, forecast projects, implement budget changes, updates and overall collaborate to ensure company finances are in lineAdditional Skills & Qualifications: Associate's Degree in Accounting or similar; Bachelor's Degree in accounting preferred. Proven experience as an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk or in a related finance position. Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and practices. Proficiency in using accounting software (DELTEK Vantagepoint is a plus) and MS Office Suite (particularly Excel). Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial record-keeping. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve discrepancies and payment issues. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with vendors and clients professionally. Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Integrity and discretion in handling sensitive financial information. Knowledge of engineering industry billing practices and regulations is a plus.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
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