Accounting Specialist

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aston Carter in Tampa, FL seeks an Accounting Specialist for a hybrid role (2 days in office). The Sr Accounting Specialist will safeguard general ledger integrity, contribute to month-end close, revenue recognition, and tax compliance, and support audit activities while driving process improvements.

The role requires 3+ years in accounting, strong Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP), and experience with journal entries, reconciliations, and fixed assets.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience with focus on general ledger.
• Experience posting journal entries including accruals, deferrals, and reclassifications.
• Proficient in account reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Experience supporting month-end close, financial reporting, and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, and reclassifications.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support month-end close activities, including preparation of schedules and review of balances.
• Assist with financial reporting by providing accurate supporting documentation and analysis.
• Support annual audit processes by preparing workpapers and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Manage revenue recognition schedules and deferred revenue entries.
• Oversee prepaid expenses and fixed assets, including additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Process cash transactions (ACH and wire) in a controlled environment.
• Assist with bank, merchant, and corporate card reconciliations and related documentation.
• Maintain and update accounting policies and procedures.

Skills

General ledger

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Month-end close

Revenue recognition

Tax compliance

Audit support

Excel (Pivot/VLOOKUP)

Education

Associate degree in accounting or related field

Job description

Accounting Specialist needed in Tampa FL! This is a hybrid role working 2 days in office.

Job Description

The Sr Accounting Specialist supports the integrity of the general ledger and financial reporting by preparing complex journal entries, reconciling accounts, and managing key accounting processes. This role contributes directly to month-end close, revenue recognition, tax compliance, and audit support while driving process improvements and serving as a resource for accounting best practices in a growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, and reclassifications, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of general ledger activity.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Support month-end close activities, including preparation of schedules, review of balances, and coordination with other departments to meet reporting deadlines.
• Assist with financial reporting by providing accurate supporting documentation and analysis for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support annual audit processes by preparing workpapers, responding to auditor inquiries, and providing requested documentation.
• Manage revenue recognition schedules in accordance with applicable policies and ensure accurate deferred revenue entries.
• Oversee accounting for prepaid expenses and fixed assets, including additions, disposals, and related amortization or depreciation entries.
• Process cash transactions, including ACH and wire payments, in a controlled, dual-approval environment.
• Assist with bank, merchant, and corporate card reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded and discrepancies are addressed.
• Maintain and update accounting policies, procedures, and documentation to reflect current practices and controls.
• Serve as a resource for accounting best practices, providing guidance to colleagues and supporting process standardization.
• Identify and support process improvement initiatives, including streamlining workflows and enhancing internal controls.
• Support tax compliance activities by preparing and administering required filings such as 1099s, W-9s, 990s, and FBARs, in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Assist with accounting system implementations, including testing, data validation, and user acceptance activities.
• Participate in ongoing system enhancements and ensure accurate data migration and configuration.
• Collaborate closely with billing teams to research and resolve member billing discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate account management by reviewing billing data, correcting errors, and confirming proper posting to the general ledger.
• Communicate with vendors and internal partners to address accounting inquiries and resolve issues professionally and promptly.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience in accounting with a focus on general ledger accounting.
• Hands-on experience preparing and posting journal entries, including accruals, deferrals, and reclassifications.
• Proficiency in account reconciliation and variance analysis.
• Experience supporting month-end close processes and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of revenue recognition, deferred revenue, prepaid expenses, and fixed asset accounting.
• Experience processing cash transactions such as ACH and wire payments within a controlled environment.
• Ability to perform bank, merchant, and corporate card reconciliations accurately.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain and follow accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Experience supporting tax-related filings such as 1099s, W-9s, 990s, and FBARs.
• Demonstrated ability to work accurately and efficiently in a deadline-driven environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting or a related field preferred, but not required.
• Experience supporting annual audit processes and preparing audit workpapers.
• Exposure to system implementations, testing, and data validation activities.
• Experience collaborating with billing teams and resolving billing discrepancies.
• Ability to serve as a resource for accounting best practices and to support colleagues with guidance and training.
• Comfort working in a growing organization with evolving processes and systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Work Environment

This role operates in a hybrid work environment. Team members work on site on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and have flexibility to come into the office on other days as needed. On remote days, you must maintain a dedicated home workspace that supports focus and confidentiality and be prepared to appear on camera for all internal calls. The organization offers a supportive culture within a rapidly growing company, providing opportunities to learn, grow, and expand your career in a collaborative and industry-leading environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.88 - $27.88/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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Tampa,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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 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] for other accommodation options.

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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.