Hybrid Staff Accountant: AP & AR with Growth

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Staff Accountant for a hybrid, contract role based in Jersey City, NJ. You will join a collaborative accounting team and participate in journal entries, reconciliations, and cash activity, contributing to the month-end close for multiple entities.

The role emphasizes accurate financial reporting, attention to detail, and the ability to grow toward independent work after onboarding, with in-office training followed by a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or economics required.
• Experience with intercompany accounting and basic accounting concepts.
• Ability to prepare and record journal entries for payroll, amortization, depreciation, allocations, nontrade accruals, and banking activities.
• Experience or aptitude in performing account reconciliations, particularly for balance sheet and cash accounts.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing financial data and resolving discrepancies.
• Self-motivated, eager-to-learn attitude with ability to manage workload and time effectively.
• Capable of working with some independence and transitioning to a partially remote schedule after training.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with internal stakeholders and external parties such as vendors and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and enter ad hoc journal entries during the month-end close process to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries for payroll, amortization, depreciation, allocations, nontrade accruals, line-of-credit activity, banking transactions, and other areas as needed.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts for one to two legal entities using Blackline, ensuring accuracy and completeness in line with established timelines.
• Reconcile cash accounts, including ATM, loose cash, and other cash accounts, to ensure accurate daily and monthly cash positions.
• Manage cash reconciliation activities, including coordinating with armored service providers and yard personnel throughout the month to support proper daily reconciliation at the facility level.
• Ensure accounting periods close with no material errors by performing thorough account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Review and analyze outstanding check lists to identify outdated or stale checks, and follow up to clear them by contacting vendors, suppliers, and individuals to verify accuracy and resolve issues.
• Support department and organizational special projects as assigned, including developing a strong understanding of the month-end inventory closing process.
• Collaborate with other staff accountants and team members to improve processes, share knowledge, and support overall department goals.
• Demonstrate initiative and ownership over assigned tasks, progressing toward independent work in a hybrid (onsite and remote) environment.

Skills

Intercompany accounting

Journal entries

Balance sheet reconciliations

Cash reconciliations

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Hybrid work readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or economics

Tools

Hyperion

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking a Staff Accountant for a hybrid, contract role based in Jersey City, NJ. You will join a collaborative accounting team and participate in journal entries, reconciliations, and cash activity, contributing to the month-end close for multiple entities.

The role emphasizes accurate financial reporting, attention to detail, and the ability to grow toward independent work after onboarding, with in-office training followed by a hybrid schedule.