Staff Accountant

Aston Carter; Stillwater (MN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a dedicated Staff Accountant to join their growing team. This fully remote role involves preparing financial statements, analyzing records, and interacting with stakeholders. The work culture promotes flexibility and offers ample opportunities for career progression in the accounting field.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Staff Level Accounting experience required.
• Experience with large ERP systems is a plus.
• Experience in large companies, preferably public.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review income and balance sheet statements.
• Analyze financial reports and make accounting recommendations.
• Assist in maintaining appropriate internal controls.

Skills

Account reconciliation

Financial analysis

Accounting principles

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Staff Accountant to prepare and review income and balance sheet statements, consolidate financial reports, and produce various accounting statements. This role involves analyzing and collecting financial records and making recommendations related to accounting reserves, assets, and expenditures. The Staff Accountant will also review and verify the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications, assist in maintaining internal control documentation, and interact with stakeholders to respond to inquiries or report requests.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Staff Accountant to prepare and review income and balance sheet statements, consolidate financial reports, and produce various accounting statements. This role involves analyzing and collecting financial records and making recommendations related to accounting reserves, assets, and expenditures. The Staff Accountant will also review and verify the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications, assist in maintaining internal control documentation, and interact with stakeholders to respond to inquiries or report requests.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review income and balance sheet statements, consolidated statements, and various accounting reports.
• Analyze financial reports and records, making recommendations regarding accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures.
• Review and verify the accuracy of journal entries and accounting classifications.
• Assist in evaluating, recommending, maintaining, and monitoring appropriate internal controls.
• Interact with internal and external stakeholders in responding to inquiries or report requests.
• Conduct special studies and develop or recommend accounting methods and procedures.
• Instruct or assign work to staff and external vendor partners.
• Coordinate accounting matters with other departments and locations.
• Utilize computer systems to input, retrieve, or display accounting information.
• Reconcile and review assigned accounts.
  
  

Qualifications

• Proficiency in journal entries, account reconciliations, balance sheets, and month-end processes.
• 2+ years of Staff Level Accounting experience.
• 2+ years of experience with large ERP systems.
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a large company, preferably public.
  
  

Work Environment

The candidate will work 100% remotely and must be local to Minnesota. If preferred, the candidate is welcome to work in the office. Initial onboarding will take place in the office. The work culture promotes flexibility and independence, with opportunities for growth and advancement within the organization. There is a strong leadership team with many employees having long tenures, offering stability and potential career progression.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $37.00/hr.

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 fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2025.

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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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