Accounting Consultant

Aston Carter • Houston, TX

22h • $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 ensure financial activity is accurately recorded and reported on time.

This is a fully remote general ledger consulting position. Candidates in Eastern or Central Time Zones are preferred to align with team schedules. The work relies extensively on a large-scale ERP system and Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, and involves virtual collaboration with the Controller and accounting team. Periodic travel to the company’s office in Reading 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 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, attention to detail, and commitment to accurate financial records.
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• 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 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 in collaboration 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.
• Perform general ledger consulting responsibilities remotely while maintaining strong communication with the team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits, subject to eligibility.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital benefits, subject to eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions, subject to eligibility.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, subject to eligibility.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits, 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