Job Title: Accounting Manager (6+ month contract) Job Description Ensure timely and accurate postings of monthly accounting activities for reliable, consistent, and comparable financial information. Support day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations for the accounting department including extensive knowledge of GAAP compliance. Supervise Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable staff, setting direction and reviewing deliverables. Perform account reconciliations, sub ledger and general ledger accounts, monthly general journal entries, bank reconciliation, asset and depreciation tracking, and month-end closing processes. Prepare month-end financial statements and KPIs for review. Maintain general ledger accounts, P&L, and Balance Sheet. Responsibilities + Support day-to-day, monthly, and year-end operations of the accounting department. + Ensure compliance with GAAP standards. + Supervise Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable staff. + Perform account reconciliations and maintain sub ledger and general ledger accounts. + Prepare and post monthly general journal entries. + Conduct bank reconciliations and track assets and depreciation. + Execute month-end closing processes. + Prepare month-end financial statements and KPIs for review. + Maintain general ledger accounts, P&L, and Balance Sheet. Essential Skills + Accounting Manager experience with a strong understanding of US GAAP accounting. + Proficiency in Oracle. + Experience in manufacturing finance, month-end processes, and budgeting. + 5+ years in an accounting manager role. + Experience in account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Extensive controllership experience in a manufacturing environment. + Experience with Oracle implementation. + CPA or master's degree is beneficial but not required. + Prioritization of practical experience over educational qualifications. Work Environment The role requires the candidate to be onsite in Cudahy every day. The company has been in business for over 50 years and is currently undergoing changes within the accounting and finance departments. There is an ongoing Oracle implementation, and any experience in implementation would be advantageous. While the role starts as a consulting position, there is potential for it to become permanent if mutually agreeable. Flexibility in onsite presence may be considered for the right candidate. 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.