Accountant

Aston Carter; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an Accountant in Poway, CA to own day-to-day accounting tasks and participate in month-end close, reconciliations, fixed assets, and audit support. This contract-to-hire role emphasizes thoroughness and ownership of key processes in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting with extensive GL experience and strong Excel skills, plus familiarity with sales tax and AR/AP. Onsite only, with competitive hourly pay."

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 25 years of accounting experience.
• Hands-on general ledger accounting and reconciliations.
• Experience with month-end close and accruals.
• Understanding of fixed asset accounting and depreciation.
• Familiarity with sales tax, AR/AP, and audit support.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, including cash and credit card accounts.
• Prepare month-end accruals and ensure expenses are recognized accurately.
• Manage fixed asset additions, retirements, depreciation, and intangible asset amortization.
• Support sales tax registrations and reconciliations.
• Review AR aging and support AP-related activities.
• Assist with audit requests and supporting documentation.
• Perform accounting analysis and help maintain and improve accounting SOPs.
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to resolve accounting-related issues.
• Support additional accounting projects and analyses as needed.

Skills

General ledger

Reconciliations

Month-end close

Excel

Communication

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Accountant

Were looking for an Accountant who enjoys owning the details while getting exposure to a broad range of accounting activities. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, account reconciliations, fixed assets, sales tax, and audit support. Its a strong opportunity for someone with 25 years of experience who wants to continue building well-rounded accounting experience and take ownership of key processes.

What Youll Do

• Perform general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, including cash and credit card accounts.

• Prepare month-end accruals and ensure expenses are recognized accurately.

• Manage fixed asset additions, retirements, depreciation, and intangible asset amortization.

• Support sales tax registrations and reconciliations.

• Review AR aging and support AP-related activities.

• Assist with audit requests and supporting documentation.

• Perform accounting analysis and help maintain and improve accounting SOPs.

• Communicate with customers, vendors, and internal teams to resolve accounting-related issues.

• Support additional accounting projects and analyses as needed.

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree in Accounting.

• 25 years of accounting experience.

• Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting and account reconciliations.

• Experience with month-end close, including accruals and expense recognition.

• Understanding of fixed asset accounting and depreciation.

• Familiarity with sales tax, AR/AP, and audit support.

• Intermediate Excel skills.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach.

• NetSuite experience is a plus.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Poway, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $38.46/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 Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Poway,CA.

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 [e-mail] ([e-mail]) 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.