Job Title: Accountant Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accountant to join our finance team. The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining financial records, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Key Responsibilities: + Review financial statements meticulously to ensure they are accurate and comply with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements. + Prepare and file tax returns in a timely manner, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate to avoid any compliance issues. + Enter accounting-related information into business logs with precision, maintaining up-to-date and accurate records for all financial transactions. + Inspect account books thoroughly to identify any discrepancies or inefficiencies, ensuring that all financial records are accurate and up to date. + Organize and update financial records regularly, ensuring that all documents are filed correctly and can be easily accessed when needed. + Recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue by analyzing financial data and identifying areas for improvement. + Perform monthly bank reconciliations to ensure that all transactions are accounted for and that the company’s financial records are accurate. + Prepare detailed documentation for external auditors, ensuring that all necessary information is available and accurate for the auditing process. Qualifications: + Proven experience as a Staff Accountant or similar role. + Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office. + Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. + Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. + Good communication and interpersonal skills. Work Site This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Westport, Connecticut and some days remote. 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.