Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Carlsbad, CA | Full-Time | Onsite

Looking for more than a traditional accounting role?

We're seeking a Senior Accountant who enjoys analyzing financial performance, solving problems, improving processes, and partnering with operations teams. This opportunity offers exposure to a unique industry, where you'll have the chance to combine accounting, financial reporting, profitability analysis, and operational support in a fast-paced environment.

✅ Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience (Senior Accountant, Property Accountant, Project Accountant, Cost Accountant, etc.)
• Experience preparing and reviewing P&L statements
• Thorough experience with month-end close, journal entries, and credit card reconciliations
• Experience reviewing expenses, receipts, invoices, and account activity
• Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, reporting, data analysis)
• QuickBooks Online experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and reporting packages
• Support month-end close activities including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Analyze profitability and financial performance across business operations
• Review expenses, invoices, and supporting documentation for accuracy and proper coding
• Manage corporate credit card reconciliations and investigate outstanding transactions
• Research discrepancies and resolve accounting issues independently
• Analyze large datasets in Excel to support reporting and decision-making
• Partner with internal teams to provide financial insight and operational support
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Support audits and maintain accurate accounting records
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and efficiency
• Assist with accounting system enhancements and automation initiatives

⭐ Applicable Backgrounds

• Property Accounting
• Construction Accounting
• Project Accounting
• Cost Accounting
• Multi-Entity Accounting
• Hospitality
• Professional Services
• Transportation / Logistics

Ideal Candidate

✔️ Enjoys digging into the details and finding answers

✔️ Strong problem solver who can work independently

✔️ Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines

✔️ Detail-oriented with excellent follow-through

✔️ Interested in both accounting and operational aspects of the business

✔️ Thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

This is a Permanent position based out of Carlsbad, CA.

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $95000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Competitive benefits package including health benefits, 401(k) match, and PTO

This is a fully onsite position in Carlsbad,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2026.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.