Accountant III

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled accountant who will play a vital role in ensuring financial accuracy and compliance. The position involves account reconciliations, supporting audit and regulatory filing for both internal and external auditors, and managing special projects and ad hoc reporting. You will serve as a point of contact with Financial Business Partners, manage fixed assets, and oversee building and equipment lease management. Additionally, you will prepare and analyze financial packets, handle journal entries, and implement and maintain effective internal controls.

Responsibilities:

• Perform account reconciliations.
• Support audit and regulatory filing processes for internal and external auditors.
• Engage in special projects and ad hoc reporting.
• Act as a point of contact with Financial Business Partners.
• Manage fixed assets and oversee building and equipment leases.
• Prepare and analyze financial packets.
• Process journal entries.
• Implement and maintain effective internal controls.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent experience in related field, plus 5-7 years of related work experience.
• Experience in the health insurance industry (highly preferred).
• Proficiency in Great Plains software (highly preferred).
• Ability to analyze financial data and generate reports.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience with internal and external audits.
• Experience in preparing budgets and financial forecasts.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
• Effective and professional communication skills.
• Critical thinking and advanced problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.

Work Environment:

This position offers a contract-to-hire opportunity with a large healthcare insurance company known for creating programs that serve the greater good. Employees are expected to work, on average, two days a week in the office

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $40.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Minnetonka,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 19, 2025.

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® double diamond 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.