Job Title: Staff Accountant
Hello! Our client is in need of a staff accountant to join their team. This position will be focused on month-end closing, reconciliations, journal entries, and assisting with financial statement preparation and analysis.
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Job Description
- Preparing, processing, and recording the daily on-line deposits to ensure proper designation of funds;
- Ensure that all gifts are receipted and reported timely in donor and accounting applications;
- Ensure timely completion of reporting to third party entities;
- Assist the General Accounting Manager with month-end duties to include general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, and determining the most effective means of handling accounting transactions through research and inquiry;
- Assist in helping with special projects as requested by management;
- Analyze financial statements to include variances in the P&L against budget and meet deadlines in accordance with a month-end closing calendar.
- Maintain the accounts within the ERP system for general ledger, accounts payable, and receivables.
- Coordinate meetings with Corporate Accounting Manager and financial analysts to communicate general ledger activity in relation 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 is required
- 4+ years of general ledger accounting experience
- Highly analytical mindset
- High attention to detail
- Highly proficient in Excel
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).
Work Site
This is a remote with restrictions position. Candidates must be on the east cost time zone.
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.
