Staff Accountant - Onsite in Poway (Contract to Hire)

Aston Carter; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter in Poway, CA is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the company’s financial operations in a contract-to-hire role. You will perform general ledger reconciliations, assist with month-end close, and help ensure accurate reporting across multiple accounts while collaborating with the finance team.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and 2+ years of experience, strong Excel skills, and a focus on accuracy, process improvement, and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience preparing accruals and ensuring accurate expense recognition.
• Knowledge of fixed asset accounting, depreciation, and amortization.
• Intermediate Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, including cash and credit card accounts.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and accruals to support accurate financial reporting.
• Manage fixed asset additions, retirements, depreciation, and intangible asset amortization.
• Support sales tax registrations, filings, and reconciliations.
• Review AR aging and assist with AP-related activities as needed.
• Respond to audit requests and prepare supporting documentation.
• Analyze financial data and contribute to process improvements and accounting best practices.
• Partner with customers, vendors, and internal teams to resolve accounting-related matters.
• Support special projects and ad hoc accounting analyses.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Reconciliations

Month-end close

Accruals

Expense recognition

Fixed asset accounting

Depreciation

Amortization

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field

Job description

Aston Carter in Poway, CA is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the company’s financial operations in a contract-to-hire role. You will perform general ledger reconciliations, assist with month-end close, and help ensure accurate reporting across multiple accounts while collaborating with the finance team.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and 2+ years of experience, strong Excel skills, and a focus on accuracy, process improvement, and timely