Job Title: Staff Accountant

Hello! Our client is bringing in their newest addition to the accounting team! They are looking for a strong staff accountant that is skilled in general ledger accounting. This role will be very involved in the month-end closing process and must know how to work through full reconciliations. There is no expectation of having cost accounting experience or manufacturing accounting experience in general.

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Job Description

• Supports the Controller in the preparation of monthly financial statements.

• Maintains knowledge of and supports processes and procedures to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.

• Maintains the general ledger including setting up new general ledger accounts, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and assisting in the month-end close.

• Prepares month-end closing entries for the recording of all cost accounting entries and general ledger adjusting entries.

• Reconciles payroll, intercompany, prepaids, accruals, and other financial accounts, as necessary.

• Reconciles bank accounts, verifies bank activity as necessary, and addresses inquiries from banks.

• Verifies accuracy of accounts payable expenses recorded in the general ledger and ensures purchases are charged to the appropriate accounts.

• Works closely with procurement to ensure purchase orders are recording expenses to the proper general ledger accounts.

• Supports the monthly variances to budget and forecast. Tracks, analyzes, and reports departmental costs, both actual and standard.

• Works closely with department managers to understand actual and forecasted departmental costs.

• Assists Controller and outside auditors with annual audit. Gathers necessary account information and documentation to perform annual audit.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Accounting - Required

• Strong understanding of debits and credits

• Strong ability to work independently in a collaborative environment

• Strong excel skills (Pivot tables, VLOOKUP's etc.)

Work Site

• This is a fully on-site position in Jacksonville, FL

Work Environment

• Onsite Corporate HQ

  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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.