Staff Accountant

Lockport, IL

Job Description

The Staff Accountant will maintain the general ledger, review financial statements, research accounts, and analyze financial records. This role involves developing spreadsheet reports, verifying information, preparing journal entries, and reconciling accounts and balance sheets. The Staff Accountant will also prepare financial statements and reports, assist with monthly closing processes, and analyze current accounting policies and procedures to recommend changes for improvement. Additionally, this role requires responding to information requests, researching and interpreting data, and answering accounting and financial questions.

ResponsibilitiesMaintain the general ledger, review financial statements, research accounts, and analyze financial recordsDevelop spreadsheet reports, verify information, prepare journal entries, and reconcile accounts and balance sheetsPrepare financial statements and reports, and assist with monthly closing processesAnalyze current accounting policies and procedures, and recommend changes for improvementRespond to information requests, research and interpret data, and answer accounting and financial questionsReady and maintain financial and business transactions, applying accounting principles that include work that is analytical, evaluative, and advisory in natureAnalyze the effects of transactions upon account relationshipsEvaluate alternative means of treating transactionsRecommend improvements, adaptations, or revisions in the accounting system and proceduresCompile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactionsEstablish, modify, document, and coordinate implementation of accounting and accounting control proceduresAdditional Skills & QualificationsExperience in maintaining the general ledgerAbility to review financial statements and research accountsProficiency in developing spreadsheet reports and verifying informationSkilled in preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts and balance sheetsExperience in preparing financial statements and reports, and assisting with monthly closing processesAbility to analyze current accounting policies and procedures and recommend changes for improvementExperience in responding to information requests and researching and interpreting dataUnderstanding of accounting principles and practicesAbility to analyze the effects of transactions upon account relationshipsExperience in recommending improvements, adaptations, or revisions in the accounting system and proceduresProficiency in compiling and analyzing financial information to prepare entries to accountsWork Environment

The Staff Accountant will work in a professional office environment with standard office hours. The role requires the use of various accounting software and tools, and adherence to professional dress code guidelines.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00

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\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lockport,IL.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Feb 6, 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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