Senior Financial Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Specialist to join our team on an interim basis to cover a maternity leave. This role is crucial to ensure a smooth transition and continuity during the absence. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to train under the person leaving for 4-6 weeks and will be involved in key financial processes and reporting activities. The position will be part of an 8–10-person team in Troy, NY.

Responsibilities

• Participate in month-end close processes, ensuring all entries related to 30 affiliated entities are completed by day 2.

• Allocate benefits by day 3 and ensure balance sheet and income statement variances are addressed.

• Refresh HFN package and manage balance sheet fluctuations.

• Provide month-over-month and quarter-to-quarter income statement analysis.

• Prepare community benefits, expense, and revenue explanations.

• Handle divisional reporting and workers' compensation cash flow.

• Conduct billing reconciliations and meetings with partners to arrange services.

• Prepare various payroll reports and manage salary and wage reporting.

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including cash, accounts receivable, liabilities, and payroll.

• Utilize HFM for reporting and PeopleSoft for general ledger tasks.

• Input forecasts into Axium and assist with the transition to Oracle Cloud.

• Participate in the interim audit from April to June 30th, with the audit closing by July 14th.

• Involved in a closed meeting in mid-August to address progress and status.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including month-end close (MEC) and balance sheet management.

• Strong proficiency in Excel.

• Experience with HFM and PeopleSoft is a plus.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Healthcare background is beneficial but not required.

Work Environment

Corporate office environment with a hybrid schedule - 2 days remote and 3 days in office. Days that are remote are flexible.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/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 hybrid position in Troy,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 9, 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.

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.