Staff Accountant (HYBRID)

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

PTO / Paid time off

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Staff Accountant for a contract-to-hire role based in Irving, TX. You will oversee daily accounting operations, process invoices, manage accounts payable in Oracle, and assist with month-end close and journal entries.

This hybrid position offers an hourly pay range of $28.85 to $33.65 and requires extensive GAAP knowledge, strong Excel skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams while ensuring accuracy and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• 13 years of accounting-related experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and general accounting procedures.
• Proficiency in accounts payable, general ledger, bank reconciliations, and reporting.
• Experience with journal entries and month-end close.
• Familiarity with Oracle or similar ERP systems.
• Experience supporting audit requests and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices with accurate GL coding and approvals.
• Manage accounts payable processing and reporting in Oracle.
• Perform weekly and monthly reconciliations for designated operations.
• Investigate variances and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to obtain invoice approvals and issue resolution.
• Prepare journal entries and support month-end close and financial reporting.
• Assist with quarterly audits and internal controls compliance.
• Contribute to process improvements and ad hoc analyses.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Accounts payable

General ledger

Bank reconciliations

Journal entries

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Job Description

The Staff Accountant oversees daily accounting operations, including invoice processing, accounts payable, account reconciliations, month-end close activities, and journal entries. This role supports multiple business operations, ensures accurate financial reporting, and contributes to process improvements and audit compliance.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices from vendors and business partners, ensuring accuracy, proper general ledger coding, required approvals, and timely processing.
• Prepare and process vendor invoices in Oracle and manage accounts payable processing and reporting for assigned business operations.
• Perform weekly and monthly reconciliations for designated business operations and accounts, ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial data.
• Review open accounts payable balances, investigate variances, and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with business users, field operations, vendors, and internal teams to facilitate invoice approvals, processing, and issue resolution.
• Perform account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, to support accurate general ledger and financial reporting.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries and supporting balance sheet and financial statement reporting.
• Support quarterly audit requests by providing supporting documentation and ensuring adherence to internal control requirements.
• Contribute to accounting process improvements by identifying opportunities for efficiency and participating in implementation of new procedures.
• Perform ad hoc accounting projects and analyses as assigned by management.

Essential Skills

• 13 years of accounting-related experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, accounting principles, and general accounting procedures.
• Proficiency in core accounting functions, including accounts payable, general ledger, bank reconciliation, and account reconciliations.
• Experience with journal entries, month-end close processes, and financial reporting, including balance sheet and financial statement support.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word, with the ability to work with spreadsheets and documentation effectively.
• Good analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy in invoices, reconciliations, and financial records.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for collaborating with internal teams and external vendors.
• Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to work independently while receiving guidance from accounting leadership.
• Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing project priorities in a dynamic work environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
• Familiarity with Oracle or similar ERP systems for invoice processing and accounts payable management.
• Experience supporting audit requests and working within established internal control frameworks.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills for investigating variances and resolving invoice and payment issues.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Comfort with process improvement initiatives and willingness to participate in ad hoc projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irving, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $33.65/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irving, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Irving,TX.

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.