Accounting Consultant

Aston Carter•Reading, PA

22h•$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 closely 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 contract consulting position based out of Reading, Pennsylvania. Candidates in Eastern or Central Time Zones are preferred. The work involves extensive use of a large-scale ERP system and Microsoft Excel, as well as virtual collaboration with the Controller and accounting team. Periodic travel to the company’s Reading office 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 WIP accounting.
Experience successfully completing a fully remote general ledger consulting role.
Strong knowledge of WIP and percentage-of-completion accounting in a construction, project-based, or similar environment.
Advanced ability to create and use Excel pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
Proficiency with a large-scale ERP system.
Understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting.
Strong analytical skills, 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.

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 according to accounting policies and procedures.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve variances.
Prepare and analyze financial statements, identifying trends, variances, and matters requiring further 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 improvements in accounting processes, tools, and documentation.
Communicate and collaborate with the team while performing general ledger consulting work remotely.