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Aston Carter · 1 day ago

General Ledger Accountant

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions, and they are seeking a General Ledger Accountant. The role involves preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling accounts, managing close processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
Reconcile general ledger accounts, including cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and liabilities
Manage month‑end and year‑end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
Prepare financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules
Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
Assist with external audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
Support budgeting and forecasting processes with financial data and analysis
Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls
Analyze manufacturing costs, including labor, overhead, and materials
Maintain and update standard costs; support annual standard cost roll
Perform inventory accounting, including cycle counts, reconciliations, and valuation
Monitor and explain production variances (PPV, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, scrap, etc.)

Qualification

GAAP complianceGeneral ledger reconciliationFinancial reportingJournal entriesBudgetingForecastingProcess improvementSoft skills

Required

Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, and adjustments
Reconcile general ledger accounts, including cash, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and liabilities
Manage month‑end and year‑end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
Prepare financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules
Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules
Assist with external audits by preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries
Support budgeting and forecasting processes with financial data and analysis
Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
Identify process improvements and strengthen internal controls
Analyze manufacturing costs, including labor, overhead, and materials
Maintain and update standard costs; support annual standard cost roll
Perform inventory accounting, including cycle counts, reconciliations, and valuation
Monitor and explain production variances (PPV, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, scrap, etc.)

Benefits

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)

Company

Aston Carter

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Aston Carter is a staffing and recruiting company providing risk and compliance services.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2011-01-31Acquired

Leadership Team

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Juan Pablo McCausland-PHR, CDP
Human Resources Business Partner
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Sherry Guevara
Regional Human Resources Partner-West Region
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