Job Information
Aston Carter Staff Accountant in Elkridge, Maryland
Job Title: Staff Accountant
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our financial team. This position will play a key role in maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records and performing various accounting functions. The Staff Accountant will work closely with the finance team to ensure compliance with accounting principles and company policies. The ideal candidate has a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include preparing and recording journal entries and supporting analysis, conducting regular analysis of financial records to identify and resolve discrepancies or variances, supporting the monthly close process, preparing financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting procedures, assisting with budget and forecast preparation, collaborating with stakeholders for audits, and assisting in the development of financial systems to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Hard Skills
3-5+ years accounting experience
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
Understanding of GAAP
Intermediate Excel proficiency
Ability to create vlookups
pivot tables
Soft Skills
Detail-oriented
Excellent analytical skills
Ability to work independently
Collaborative
Job Type
This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).
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.