Accountant

About the role

The Accountant plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, and assisting with internal and external reporting. This position handles core accounting activities such as general ledger maintenance, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and journal entries, while ensuring compliance with applicable statutes, policies, and financial regulations. The role offers the opportunity to grow into a senior leadership position in accounting over time.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the preparation and maintenance of financial records, including general ledgers, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• Perform accurate data entry and maintain complete documentation of all transactions in accordance with recordkeeping policies.
• Support month-end and year-end closeout processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of required tasks.
• Prepare and submit journal entries with proper documentation and appropriate approvals.
• Review and verify the accuracy of invoices, purchase orders, and other accounting documents before processing.
• Aid in preparing financial reports and statements for internal and external stakeholders, including materials needed for audits.
• Respond to inquiries from internal departments, vendors, and the public regarding financial matters in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information and ensure compliance with applicable statutes, organizational policies, and financial regulations.
• Support audit preparations by providing requested documentation, reconciliations, and reports.
• Exhibit keen attention to detail and a high level of professionalism in all interactions and work products.
• Perform other related accounting and administrative duties as assigned to support the needs of the department.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in accounting; governmental accounting experience is a plus.
• General ledger accounting experience, including journal entry preparation and review.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end closeout activities.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles; knowledge of GAAP is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Able to manage time efficiently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Accurate keyboarding and data entry skills.
• Able to sit for extended periods of time while concentrating on repetitious or complex tasks.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Able to work in a typical office environment and to support extended hours during audits or fiscal year closeouts when needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Governmental accounting experience is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership skills or potential to take on leadership responsibilities are a plus.
• Desire to obtain a master’s degree in accounting is preferred.
• CPA license is preferred, or a strong desire to obtain CPA certification.
• Experience preparing documentation and reports for audits.
• Able to respond professionally to inquiries from departments, vendors, and the public.
• Strong professionalism and discretion in handling confidential financial information.
• Interest in long-term career growth, with potential to move into a Director of Accounting role in the future.

Work Environment

This position is based in a typical office environment. Initial training occurs fully in-office, with the possibility of transitioning to a hybrid work arrangement for the right candidate once onboarding is successfully completed. Standard work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional extended hours during audits or fiscal year closeouts. The role involves working in a fast-paced setting with frequent interruptions, performing computer-based tasks for extended periods, and collaborating closely with a team of accounting and finance professionals in a professional office atmosphere.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Yeehaw, FL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $33.65/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• 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)

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® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service. 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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