Staff Accountant

Description

Staff Accountant (Temporary – Maternity Leave Coverage, Potential Long‑Term Opportunity) This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting accounting operations, and assisting with month‑end close activities. This position is initially to cover a maternity leave but may transition into a long‑term role based on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Process, code, and reconcile vendor invoices, employee expenses, and payments in alignment with internal policies.
• Maintain communication with vendors and employees regarding payment status and issue resolution.
• Prepare and process checks and electronic payments (domestic and international).
• Reconcile daily cash activity and support weekly payment reporting.
• Assist with month‑end close, including balance sheet reconciliations, A/P aging review, and reporting tasks.
• Perform reconciliations for corporate credit cards, expense reporting, and miscellaneous receivables.
• Utilize SAP Concur for expense reporting, AR, and credit card statements.
• Support budgeting processes by gathering data and assisting with variance analysis.
• Prepare and submit 1099 forms and support audit and tax preparation activities.
• Maintain organized accounting records and assist with special projects as needed.

• Accounting
• Reconciliation
• Reporting
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Microsoft Excel
• GAAP
• Expense management
• Vendor communication
• Journal entry
• Excel pivot tables
• VLOOKUP
• Budgeting
• General ledger
• Accounts payable/receivable
• Tax preparation
• Audit support
• 1099 forms
• Variance analysis

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. 3–5 years of full‑cycle accounting experience. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize independently. Proficient in GAAP principles and basic analytics. Experience with accounting software and tools such as Quick Books, Excel (vlookups, pivot tables), Concur, etc. Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and handle shifting priorities with professionalism. Ideal Candidate Adaptable, proactive, and highly organized.

Strong communicator who can work independently and cross‑functionally. Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates professionalism under pressure.

Entry Level

This is a Permanent position based out of West Palm Beach, FL.

The pay range for this position is $70,000.00 - $85,000.00/yr. Benefits include a hybrid schedule (2/3), including insurance benefits, retirement benefits, and generous PTO/vacation.

This is a hybrid position in West Palm Beach, FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 16, 2026.

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 Clearly Rated 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 astoncarter for other accommodation options.