Senior accountant

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to work closely with the Vice President of Accounting. You will support the accounting needs of our organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting and maintaining robust internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Implement internal control procedures to safeguard company assets.

• Conduct business analytics and complete financial reporting for five business lines.

• Maintain general ledger balances, including receivables, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and accrued liabilities.

• Prepare quarterly and annual statements for regulatory filings in collaboration with an external firm.

• Support Accounts Payable by reviewing transactions and ensuring proper expense and general ledger allocations.

• Review bank reconciliations, issue stop payments, and manage payment records.

• Assist with annual 1099 reporting.

• Prepare quarterly reporting packages for the board of directors.

• Engage in research and improvement projects with the Vice President of Accounting.

• Support research and documentation requirements for third-party accounting firms.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Accounting and General Ledger management.

• Experience with Reconciliation, Month-End procedures, and Journal Entries.

• Expertise in Internal Controls and Financial Reporting.

• Strong knowledge of statutory accounting principles (GAAP, particularly within Insurance).

• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables.

• Audit and Accrual experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (Accounting preferred).

• Over five years of accounting experience.

Work Environment

The role involves working directly with the Vice President of Accounting within a financial institution setting. The organization is based in the Central Illinois area and is known for its strong values and business ethics. It offers a collaborative environment with strong tenure across all departments.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $38.46/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 Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bloomington,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2025.

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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.