Staff Accountant – Interview Happening This Week Location: Carteret, NJ Job Type: Full-time, On Site J ob Description: The ideal candidate is degreed with solid accounting experience, has a strong working knowledge of the energy industry, and is able to work with the accounting team and all levels of staff and management to handle or assist with various accounting and finance functions in the liquids terminal business. Responsibilities: + Mid-month and end-of-month billing responsibilities for the SE Region business. + Interpret contract terms for pricing and billing. + Conduct A/R aging analysis, including validation of invoices, monitoring delinquency reporting, and following up on outstanding balances. + Prepare various journal entries to handle monthly reporting duties. + Prepare and submit various governmental reports as required by regulatory agencies both federal and state. + Prepare related monthly balance sheet reconciliations. + Understand and apply Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls. + Assist with internal and external audits. + Prepare ad-hoc reports and analysis as requested by management and corporate accounting. + Daily interaction with field personnel, products movement group, and business development group. + Maintain regular, dependable attendance, and a high level of performance. + Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public. + Perform other duties as assigned. Top Skills: + Accounting + General Ledger + Excel Must Haves: + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited institution. + 3-5+ years of GL accounting experience. + Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley rules. + Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access. + Strong analytical skills and logical thought processes, with the ability to resolve simple to complex issues. + Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a variety of individuals and personalities at all levels, internally and externally. + Ability to organize work effectively, prioritize daily work, reprioritize on short notice, and maintain strict confidentiality. + Ability to work overtime during high volume periods, including month/quarter/year-end close. + Self-motivated with the ability to perform required duties with minimal direct supervision. + Ability to work with a team, take direction from supervisors and lead personnel, focus attention on details, follow work rules, and adhere to established work schedules. Interviews are happening this week! If interested, please send over your most recent resume to sammurray@ (smauriello@astoncarter.com) astoncarter.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone screen to go over the position in more detail. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 Carteret,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 14, 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.