Accounting Consultant

Aston Carter • Raleigh, NC

22h • $50 - $75 • Remote

About The Position

The Accounting Consultant supports work-in-progress (WIP) and percentage-of-completion accounting while managing core general ledger activities. The role focuses on month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation and analysis. Working with the Controller and the broader accounting team, the consultant researches discrepancies, maintains supporting schedules, and ensures financial activity is recorded accurately and on time. The position is suited to an experienced accounting professional with a background in project-based or construction-related accounting.

This is a contract consulting role described as fully remote. Candidates in Eastern or Central Time Zones are preferred to align with team schedules. The consultant works virtually with the Controller and accounting team using a large-scale ERP system, Microsoft Excel, and digital communication and collaboration tools. Travel to the company's office in Reading may be required periodically for critical close activities. The role is based out of Raleigh, NC.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience reconciling balance sheet accounts.
• 7+ years of experience recording journal entries.
• 7+ years of experience preparing and analyzing financial statements.
• 3+ years of experience with percentage-of-completion or work-in-progress accounting.
• Proven experience 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 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 accuracy in 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 areas for 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 follows relevant accounting standards and internal controls.
• Contribute to improvements in accounting processes, tools, and documentation.
• Complete general ledger consulting responsibilities remotely while maintaining strong team communication.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, 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, subject to eligibility.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents, subject to eligibility.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility.
• Health Spending Account (HSA), subject to eligibility.
• Transportation benefits, subject to eligibility.
• Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility.
• 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