Job Title: Staff Accountant

Great opportunity for an entry-level candidate who is looking to gain hands-on experience with a strong team and work for an industry leader who is continuously growing!

Job Description

Handle entering ad hoc journal entries during month-end closeReconcile balance sheet and cash accountsPrepare journal entries to include payroll, amortization, depreciation, allocations, non-trade accruals, line-of-credit, banking, and others as neededContribute to department and organization's special projects as assigned including but not limited to the understanding of the month-end inventory closing processReview and analyze outstanding checklist for outdated and stale checks - follow up with clearing them by contacting the vendor, supplier, and/or individual for accuracy

Hard Skills

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or EconomicsStrong understanding of the difference between debits vs credits (fundamental accounting concepts)1 - 3 years experience of general ledger accounting experience Advanced Microsoft Excel experience and/or knowledge

Soft Skills

Eager to learn and capable to manage work remotely Go-getter attitude/demeanorStrong organizational skills and accuracy

Job Type

This is a contract-to-hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s)+.

 

Work Site:

This is a hybrid opportunity with 2-3 days remote and 1-2 in Jersey City, NJ office & 1 day onsite in Iselin, NJ (40 hour work week).

 

Benefits:

Company experienced a very strong financial year in 2023 and is poised for continued growth in 2024Fantastic work culture, low turnover rate, and flexibilityBenefits throughout contract portion and upon going permanent (401k, medical, dental, holiday pay, etc.)

This opportunity is moving extremely fast as this is an urgent need for the client. If interested, please send over your most up-to-date resume to ktrivigno @astoncarter.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone call.

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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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