Staff Accountant Decatur, IL Job Description: + Perform accounting and monthly close process for assigned functions and activities. + Perform all phases of accounting from general ledger, financial statements, and analysis of general ledger accounts. + Provide timely, accurate, and customer responsive financial reporting for both internal and external reporting purposes. + Prepare and post recurring, standard, and monthly journal entries. + Review and process invoices substantiating business transactions. + Prepare summaries, reports, charts, etc. as requested. + Reconcile general ledger accounts. + Extract general ledger information. + Reconcile report discrepancies. + Review, balance, and interpret computer reports and make necessary corrections. + Assist employees, vendors, clients, or customers by answering questions related to accounts, procedures, and services. + Assist with budgets and preparation of various budgets. + Prepare timely and accurate reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts. Required Qualifications: + Bachelor’s Degree in accounting; Masters is a plus. + Two plus years’ progressive work-related experience with demonstrated proficiency in the discipline/technology/process related to the position including experience as team member on project teams in a cross functional environment. + Preferred manufacturing or general accounting experience. + Experience with forecasting, budgeting, and costing accounting a plus 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.