Job Title: Staff Accountant Job Description We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our team (6 month contract-to-hire). This role involves handling daily cash journals and reconciliations, preparing financial reports, maintaining fixed asset ledgers, and supporting month-end processing for our Canada and US legal entities. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting and a keen eye for accuracy and compliance. Responsibilities + Handle daily cash journals and cash reconciliations. + Prepare weekly cash balance reports and support weekly cash forecasts by analyzing and summarizing cash trends. + Monitor cash balances to ensure compliance with organizational deposit limits. + Maintain accurate fixed asset ledgers for Canada and US legal entities, including processing additions, disposals, and movements within the fixed asset system in accordance with J-Sox controls. + Calculate and book all monthly depreciation and amortization. + Manage annual fixed assets audit and prepare quarterly, annual, and ad hoc reporting. + Perform month-end processing for Canada and US legal entities, including processing journal entries, analyzing account balances, preparing variance analyses, and preparing financial statements and reports. + Manage the account reconciliation process, ensuring all reconciliations are performed timely and in accordance with J-Sox controls. + Prepare internal financial statements and schedules, including expense analysis cross-charged to other regions. + Manage inter-company receivable and payable accounts, including processing charge-backs, procuring confirmation statements, and reconciling balances to the general ledger. + Serve as backup to other key accounting personnel, including cross-training and follow-up training as necessary. + Assist on various projects as assigned by the supervisor or Director of Accounting. + Assist in annual financial and internal control audits and continuously review tasks and processes to ensure compliance with internal controls and policies. Essential Skills + Bachelor's degree in Accounting + 3-5 years of generalized accounting experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and balance sheets + Experience in a manufacturing environment + Practical knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards + Proficient in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills + Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to effectively present data to peers and management Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with SAP + Ability to grow within the company and areas of mentorship + Strong attention to detail and accuracy Work Environment This role offers a hybrid work environment based out of Watertown, with one day in the office per week and potentially 2-3 days during month-end. The schedule is very flexible and accommodating. The company is growing, providing ample opportunities for professional development and mentorship. 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.