Remote Accounting Consultant

100% Remote Accounting Consultant Long-term contract position (up to 18 months) Pay: Up to $40/hr. Job Description: A large insurance client of Aston Carter is looking to add Accounting Consultants to their team on a long-term basis. This position is fully remote and can sit anywhere in the USA. Duties: + Performs complex accounting functions. Utilizes general accounting and financial principles and techniques and assists in obtaining, assembling, evaluating, interpreting, recording, and analyzing financial data. + Prepares financial reports and performs the financial analysis. + Responsible for the accounting of complex transactions typically associated with advanced accounting such as verifying the accuracy of journal vouchers and accounting classifications assigned to various records + Processing and summarizing financial transactions; preparing income and balance sheet statements + Assisting in the preparation of financial reports (e.g., for shareholders, policy owners, regulatory authorities and management) and state and federal tax returns. + Works with both internal and external sources to ensure proper reporting of financial data. + Completes and provides a complete analysis of accounting topics relevant to the area. + Identifies, researches, and recommends solutions to areas of concern in relation to accounting information. + Seeks out potential areas of improvement (for example, workflow, automated processes), by documenting business processes, identifying controls and deficiencies, testing identified controls, and mapping internal financial statements to business processes. + Develops nonstandard reports and statements. Prepares information for use by a higher authority; communicates methodology and areas of concern. + Participates on project teams or leads project teams. + Responsible for adherence to the company's framework of internal controls. + Reviews and analyzes budget to actual variances and related operation reporting for Division managers. + Assists with the preparation of the divisional budget. + May be responsible for the quarterly and annual preparation and review of statutory financial reporting. Skills and Qualifications: + Bachelor's Degree in accounting or equivalent education/experience + 3-5 years of experience + Solid knowledge of accounting areas such as investments, insurance products, premiums, tax preferred About Aston Carter: Please Note: Scammers are posing as Aston Carter. We'll never contact you via Gmail, Telegram, or WhatsApp and we'll never solicit money from you. At Aston Carter, we're dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions - from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless. Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients' capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today's workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards 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 call or email (%) for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.