Job Title: Accounting Consultant Job Description We are seeking an Accounting Consultant to join our Retail Operational Accounting team. This role involves performing end-to-end accounting and analysis for service areas including gas, food, and auto services. We take pride in our work and believe our team members drive success for our company and customers. If you are passionate about your work and thrive in a fast-paced and innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you. Responsibilities + Perform daily review of store activity and work with store managers to address inventory, credit card, fuel sales, and merchandise sales issues. + Record daily and monthly journal entries to ensure accuracy of financial information. + Prepare account reconciliations and explain reconciling items. + Perform trend analysis on various P&L and balance sheet accounts. + Proactively identify improvements in task completion and availability. + Creatively use Excel techniques to develop working templates for process enhancements. + Coach and mentor junior team members. Essential Skills + Proficiency in Excel. + Sound understanding of accounting practices and principles. + General Ledger experience including manual journal entries and problem solving using t-accounts. + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with SAP, Power BI, Alteryx, or Robotic Process Automation tools is a plus. + The Associate Accountant/Analyst level requires a bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of relevant job-related experience. + The Accountant/Analyst level requires a bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of relevant job-related experience. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $65.00/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 Dallas,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 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.