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 while managing general ledger activities. 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 ensure financial activity is recorded accurately and on time. The position is suited to an experienced accounting professional with project-based or construction-related accounting experience.

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

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 with a large-scale ERP system.
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and 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.
• Eastern or Central Time Zone location is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage 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 areas requiring investigation.
• Maintain 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 improving accounting processes, tools, and documentation.
• Complete responsibilities in a fully remote general ledger consulting capacity while maintaining strong communication with the team.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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