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Aston Carter · 12 hours ago

Staff Accountant

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions, and they are seeking a Staff Accountant who will perform daily bank reconciliations and support the month-end close process. The role involves preparing financial reports and ensuring the accuracy of financial data while identifying opportunities for process improvements.

ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology
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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Perform daily bank reconciliations
Prepare and post manual journal entries and account reclassifications (approximately 20 during month-end)
Review and maintain General Ledger accounts
Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual state sales and use tax filings
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and analysis
Support and execute a structured month-end close process
Follow strict close timelines
Prepare preliminary financial reports by Day 3, including:
Balance Sheet
Profit & Loss (P&L)
Gross Margin
Budget vs. Actual analysis
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and audit readiness of financial data
Identify opportunities to improve existing accounting processes and controls

Qualification

General Ledger experienceMonth-end close abilitiesAdvanced Excel skillsFinancial analysisJournal entries preparationProcess improvement mindsetManage deadlinesAttention to detailWork independently

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, highly preferred
5 + years of general accounting experience
Extensive experience working within the General Ledger
Strong month-end close abilities (Short closing of a few days, preferred)
Advanced Excel skills
Pivot tables
VLOOKUPs
Ability to clean, manipulate, and analyze data
Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis
Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and adhere to close calendars

Preferred

Manufacturing and/or inventory accounting experience
Experience in a publicly traded company
Exposure to Dynamics 365 (nice to have, not required)
Process improvement mindset and attention to detail

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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