Accountant @ Aston Carter

Job Title: AccountantJob DescriptionThis role provides critical support for the accounting function, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records. This role is responsible for general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, month-end close activities, audit support, financial analysis, and process improvement initiatives. The position partners closely with accounting leadership and cross-functional teams to maintain strong financial controls and support business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries and supporting documentation to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations, including balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Maintain and analyze general ledger activity to identify discrepancies, unusual transactions, and areas requiring correction.
• Support the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of accounting activities.
• Assist with the preparation and review of financial reports, schedules, and supporting analyses.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies, aged balances, and unreconciled items.
• Perform intercompany accounting activities, including reconciliations, transaction matching, and elimination support.
• Analyze accounts receivable, accounts payable, accruals, prepaid expenses, and other key balance sheet accounts.
• Support external and internal audit requests by preparing schedules, documentation, and supporting analysis.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, GAAP, and internal control requirements.
• Review supporting documentation for accounting transactions and validate the accuracy of financial records.
• Partner with business stakeholders to research accounting issues and recommend appropriate accounting treatment.
• Assist in maintaining and improving accounting processes, controls, and documentation standards.
• Support cleanup efforts related to legacy balances, audit findings, and other accounting projects.
• Work with large datasets and multiple systems to reconcile financial information and ensure data integrity.
• Participate in ad hoc financial analysis, special projects, and process improvement initiatives.
• Assist in implementing accounting and operational efficiencies to enhance reporting accuracy and effectiveness.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 4-8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation processes.
• Experience supporting month-end close and financial reporting activities.
• Experience working with auditors and audit support documentation.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting best practices.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Ability to analyze large volumes of financial data and identify trends or discrepancies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, JDE, or similar platforms.
• Background in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, consumer products, or other high-volume transaction environments.
• Experience with intercompany accounting and financial consolidations.
• Knowledge of internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit readiness practices.
• Demonstrated success driving process improvements and enhancing accounting controls.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across finance and operational teams.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Parsippany-Troy Hills,NJ.

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® Platinum Award 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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.