Accountant

Aston Carter; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401k match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an Accountant for our Sioux Falls, SD office. This permanent role combines financial reporting, general accounting, budgeting and compliance tasks in a hybrid environment.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and accuracy with GAAP. You will maintain ledgers, prepare statements, support audits, and help streamline processes to safeguard assets.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with general ledger maintenance and reconciliation.
• Knowledge of month-end closing processes.
• Competency in managing Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Ability to prepare accurate financial reports.
• Strong analytical skills for financial data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, perform detailed account analysis, and investigate and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Post and reconcile vendor payments and other financial activities to maintain accurate accounting records.
• Maintain and reconcile Accounts Payable activities, including verification, appropriate authorization, and payment of vendors.
• Support the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, analyze variances, and provide recommendations based on financial results.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, cost-saving opportunities, and areas for process improvement.
• Provide account analysis and financial information to support reporting and business decision-making.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls designed to safeguard company assets and promote compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of financial information and completion of related deliverables.
• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards and federal, state, and local financial requirements.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen the accuracy and reliability of financial information.
• Collaborate with Finance team members and other business partners to address accounting issues and implement process improvements.

Skills

Accounting principles

General ledger maintenance

Month-end closing

Accounts Payable/Receivable

Financial reporting

Financial data analysis

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing financial reporting, general accounting, budgeting, and compliance tasks. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills who can ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting principles.

Job Title: Accountant

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, perform detailed account analysis, and investigate and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Post and reconcile vendor payments and other financial activities to maintain accurate accounting records.
• Maintain and reconcile Accounts Payable activities, including verification, appropriate authorization, and payment of vendors.
• Support the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts, analyze variances, and provide recommendations based on financial results.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, cost-saving opportunities, and areas for process improvement.
• Provide account analysis and financial information to support reporting and business decision-making.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls designed to safeguard company assets and promote compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of financial information and completion of related deliverables.
• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards and federal, state, and local financial requirements.
• Identify and recommend opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve efficiency, and strengthen the accuracy and reliability of financial information.
• Collaborate with Finance team members and other business partners to address accounting issues and implement process improvements.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with general ledger maintenance and reconciliation.
• Knowledge of month-end closing processes.
• Competency in managing Accounts Payable and Receivable.
• Ability to prepare accurate financial reports.
• Strong analytical skills for financial data analysis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• At least 2 years of accounting experience.

Work Environment

This position offers a direct hire opportunity with the possibility of a hybrid work schedule after six months. The workplace encourages collaboration and continuous improvement in accounting processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Sioux Falls, SD.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $78000.00/yr. 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. Standard company benefits include PTO, 401k match and health, dental and vision.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Sioux Falls,SD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.

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 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] 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.