Job Title: Staff Accountant/Accounting Analyst/Accountant

Job Description

The Staff Accountant will work closely with the Chief Financial Officer to facilitate and apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This role involves managing specialized work efficiently, with a high attention to detail, and a strong commitment to completing tasks on time. The position requires a disciplined individual who can work at a faster-than-average pace and handle detailed, specialized work.

Responsibilities

• Manage companywide accounting including G/L account reconciliation, month-end closing, and ad hoc projects.

• Assist with monthly close processes, including preparation of journal entries, analyses, and credit card/bank account reconciliations.

• Support Accounts Receivable by applying cash receipts, helping with collection of past due balances, and processing daily invoices/credits.

• Work with Accounts Payable by handling vendor invoices and disbursement filing, A/P invoice matching, and filing.

• Reconcile discrepancies by checking source materials and preparing corrective actions as needed.

• Complete AR/AP related tasks for multiple entities.

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

• Participate in month-end close activities including preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of accounts, and sales tax computations.

• Perform GL and account reconciliation and analysis.

• Handle bank reconciliation and daily bank updates.

• Post monthly accrual journal entries, fixed assets, and depreciation.

• Perform routine clerical accounting duties within a fast-paced finance department.

• Prepare and interpret financial summaries and provide reports to managers on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.

• Handle financial reporting, prepare supporting schedules, and analyze data.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

• Ability to work collaboratively across all departments within the company.

• Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines.

• Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges.

• Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment.

• Top-notch analytical, organizational, and vendor management skills.

• Detail-oriented with strong attention to follow-through.

Work Environment

This position is based in an office environment. The role requires the use of MS Office, ERP systems, and QuickBooks. The work is conducted within a dynamic and fast-paced finance department.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

standard company benefits including long term, short term disability, medical, dental, 401K match, PTO, vacation

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 2025.

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.