Job Title: Accounting Assistant

Location: Winslow, Maine

Key Responsibilities:

Handle bank reconciliations.Prepare monthly journal entries and assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.Reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate financial data and compliance with regulations.Review accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring timely payments and collections.Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements.Support annual audit processes by providing necessary documentation and reports.Manage fixed asset records, including depreciation schedules and capital expenditure tracking.Coordinate with external vendors, clients, and internal departments to resolve financial discrepancies.Use Microsoft Excel to manage and analyze financial data.Collaborate with other team members to support overall department goals and objectives.Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.Respond to inquiries from the Controller and other finance personnel regarding financial results, special reporting requests, etc.Understand sales tax regulations in each state and Canadian HST requirements.Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 2+ years of experience in accounting or in a related role.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.High attention to detail and problem-solving skills.Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.Ability to be detail-oriented and obtain a high degree of accuracy.Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multi-task with minimal supervision.Ability to maintain confidentiality of all information.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Winslow,ME.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 2025.

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\n \n About Aston Carter:\n

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.

\n Diversity, Equity & Inclusion\n

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:

\n Hiring diverse talent\n Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection\n Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes\n Ensuring growth opportunities for our people\n

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.

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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.

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