• Job Description

  Req#: JP-005336455

  Job Title: Staff Accountant

  Job Description

  We are seeking a dedicated Staff Accountant to prepare and review income and balance sheet statements, consolidate financial reports, and produce various accounting statements. This role involves analyzing and collecting financial records and making recommendations related to accounting reserves, assets, and expenditures. The Staff Accountant will also review and verify the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications, assist in maintaining internal control documentation, and interact with stakeholders to respond to inquiries or report requests.

  Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements, and various accounting reports.
  • Analyze financial reports and records, making recommendations regarding accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.
  • Review and verify the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications.
  • Assist in evaluating, recommending, maintaining, and monitoring appropriate internal controls.
  • Interact with internal and external stakeholders in responding to inquiries or report requests.
  • Conduct special studies and develop or recommend accounting methods and procedures.
  • Instruct or assign work to staff and external vendor partners.
  • Coordinate accounting matters with other departments and locations.
  • Utilize computer systems to input, retrieve, or display accounting information.
  • Reconcile and review assigned accounts.

  Essential Skills

  • Proficiency in journal entries, account reconciliations, balance sheets, and month-end processes.
  • 2+ years of Staff Level Accounting experience.
  • 2+ years of experience with large ERP systems.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience in a large company, preferably public.

  Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Self-starter with the ability to take initiative and solve problems.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.

  Work Environment

  The candidate will work 100% remotely and must be local to Minnesota. If preferred, the candidate is welcome to work in the office. Initial onboarding will take place in the office. The work culture promotes flexibility and independence, with opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization. There is a strong leadership team with many employees having long tenures, offering stability and potential career progression.

  Pay and Benefits

  The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $37.00/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 remote position.

  Application Deadline

  This position is anticipated to close on Jun 23, 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.

  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 for other accommodation options.

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