Accounting Consultant

Aston Carter • Reading, PA

3d • $50 - $75 • Remote

About The Position

The Accounting Consultant supports work-in-progress (WIP) and percentage-of-completion accounting for project-based activities while managing core general ledger responsibilities. The role focuses on month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation and analysis. The consultant works with the Controller and accounting team to research discrepancies, maintain supporting schedules, and record financial activity accurately and on time. The role is suited to an experienced accounting professional with project-based or construction-related accounting experience.

This is a fully remote consulting role based out of Reading, Pennsylvania. Candidates in Eastern or Central Time Zones are preferred to align with team schedules. The consultant uses a large-scale ERP system and Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, and collaborates virtually with the Controller and accounting team. Periodic travel to the company’s Reading office may be required for critical close activities.

The position is a contract role with a pay range of $50.00–$75.00 per hour. If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions; voluntary life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a Health Spending Account (HSA); transportation benefits; an Employee Assistance Program; and time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and applicable plan terms.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience reconciling balance sheet accounts.
• At least 7 years of experience recording journal entries.
• At least 7 years of experience preparing and analyzing financial statements.
• At least 3 years of experience with percentage-of-completion or work-in-progress accounting.
• Proven experience successfully completing a fully remote general ledger consulting role.
• Strong proficiency in WIP and percentage-of-completion accounting in a construction, project-based, or similar environment.
• Advanced ability to create and use pivot tables and VLOOKUPs in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency working in a large-scale ERP system.
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accurate financial records.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with accounting leadership and team members.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Vista ERP or similar construction-focused ERP systems.
• Experience in construction or project-based accounting environments.
• Ability to work independently in a consulting capacity while meeting deadlines and deliverables.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities during month-end close cycles.
• Location in the Eastern or Central Time Zone is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage work-in-progress (WIP) and percentage-of-completion accounting for project-based activities.
• Perform month-end close processes accurately and on time.
• Prepare, record, and post journal entries in accordance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve variances.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, identifying trends, variances, and items needing further investigation.
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and supporting schedules.
• Research and resolve accounting discrepancies with the Controller and accounting team.
• Use a large-scale ERP system to process, review, and validate financial data.
• Use Excel pivot tables and VLOOKUPs to analyze financial information and support reporting.
• Ensure financial reporting adheres to relevant accounting standards and internal controls.
• Contribute to improvements in accounting processes, tools, and documentation.
• Complete responsibilities in a fully remote general ledger consulting capacity while maintaining strong team communication.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, if eligible.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contribution options, if eligible.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents, if eligible.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
• Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
• Transportation benefits, if eligible.
• Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
• Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed