Staff Accountant

Job Title: Accountant

Hello, our client is in urgent need of a high-level accountant to join their accounting team with a corporate accounting focus. This client is actively growing as an organization and continuously building out their accounting and finance department, so there is room for upward mobility and growth potential. The ideal candidate will be able to perform independently while working in a collaborative team setting.

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Job Description

• Facilitate and complete month-end closing procedures, including general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and determining effective means of handling accounting transactions.
• Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements by department, and statements of cash flow.
• Analyze financial statements, including variances in the P&L against budget, and meet deadlines in accordance with a month-end closing calendar.
• Maintain accounts within the ERP system for general ledger, accounts payable, and receivables.
• Coordinate meetings with the Corporate Accounting Manager and financial analysts to communicate general ledger activity related to department budgets.
• Support the Controller and Corporate Accounting Manager with special projects and workflow process improvements.
• Assist CFO and Controller with annual external financial audit, state audit, and organization tax return (Form 990) preparation.
• Research, develop, and maintain accounting policies in accordance with GAAP.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelors in Accounting or Finance
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with other co-workers and departments
• General Ledger Accounting
• Reconciliations
• Audit preparations
  
  

Job Type

• This is a contract-to-hire position with a duration of 6 Month contract before being brought on permament by client.
  
  

Workplace Type

• This is a remote with restrictions position.
  
  

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Are Embedded Into Our Culture Through

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
  
  

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.