Aston Carter Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Job Title: Intermediate AccountantJob Description
The Intermediate Accountant plays a vital role within the Financial Operations team, contributing significantly to the accuracy and timeliness of financial processes. This position involves diverse accounting and analytical tasks, including month-end close, variance analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.
Responsibilities
+ Prepare month-end, year-end, and quarter-end close accounting entries and accruals, collaborating with Accounts Payable and Corporate teams to ensure completeness.
+ Prepare journal entries with correct General Ledger coding and supporting documentation.
+ Assist with month-end margin analysis and provide variance analysis commentary for SGA spending.
+ Prepare intercompany, interdivisional, and elimination entries for various intercompany transactions.
+ Ensure compliance with all administrative and operational processes, procedures, and policies related to financial accounting entries and month-end close.
+ Regularly propose process improvement ideas, share best practices, and facilitate standardization across divisions.
+ Utilize financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for operational enhancements.
+ Participate in external audits by preparing requested documentation and explanations.
+ Provide backup and support as needed to the team.
+ Perform other ad hoc duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Essential Skills
+ 3-4 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a dynamic environment.
+ Strong proficiency in Excel, including data analysis, macros, formulas (such as VLOOKUP and pivot tables).
+ Solid understanding of financial accounting principles.
+ Foundational knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
+ Experience with process improvement initiatives.
+ Professional accounting designation is preferred or actively being pursued.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree in accounting, business administration, or a related field.
+ Prior experience in the travel industry, including familiarity with ARC/SABRE.
+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven track record of identifying issues and implementing effective solutions.
+ Strong attention to detail with exceptional organizational skills.
+ Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
+ Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment with a desire for continuous improvement.
Work Environment
The position is fully in-office, located in Arizona, requiring comfort with autonomy as the only accounting team member in the region. The rest of the team operates from Calgary. You will be part of a dynamic and innovative environment dedicated to transforming workforce travel through technology. The company supports professional development and offers comprehensive benefits, including health, vision, dental, and life insurance. The collaborative culture encourages teamwork and the sharing of ideas, making it an excellent place for individuals eager to make a significant impact and grow long-term with the company.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $85000.00/yr.
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Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Scottsdale,AZ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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.
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