Staff Accountant

Description

Responsible for performing core functions of the accounting department related to accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and reporting.

• Process electronic documentation and maintain electronic records.
• Accounts Receivable:
  Generate and provide invoices to customers for fulfilled orders, maintain accurate list of receivables and drive collections process, process credit card payments.
• Accounts Payable:
  Receive and vouch supplier invoices by completing three‑way match electronically, process ACH and check payments for vouched supplier invoices, maintain complete and organised electronic documentation within systems and inboxes.
• Cash:
  Accurately record cash activity in general ledger, deposit checks, record electronic receipts, accurately apply cash receipts to invoices, and reconcile bank accounts daily.
• Month‑end tasks:
  Perform allocations and reclassification journal entries, perform report reconciliations, review balance sheet accounts.
• Reporting:
  Provide daily update on cash activity and balances to management.
• Maintain clear and accurate working instructions.
• Complete weekly inventory counts of finished goods inventory and assist with quarterly direct material inventory.
• Work independently to complete time‑sensitive tasks and drive completion of departmental initiatives.
• Assist Controller in other areas as needed, including working across multiple companies.

• Minimum 4 years of experience as part of a corporate accounting function, hands‑on processing of transactions such as billing and accounts payable or direct interaction with the AP/AR/Cash department.
• Technical skills:
  Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 including Excel, experience working within accounting software or ERP system.
• Education:
  
  Degree in Business or Technical field preferred.

• High level of accuracy with attention to detail, able to work independently, exercise sound judgment, organised and process‑driven.
• Dependable professional with strong initiative, takes responsibility, willing to tackle complex problems and manage projects from start to finish.
• Good verbal and written communication skills; works cross‑functional, proactive with timely updates, collaborative.
• Desire to improve quality and efficiency; learns new tools quickly, responds positively to change.

Contract to Hire position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay range: $24.00 – $28.00 per hour.

Benefits (subject to change and eligibility):
Medical, dental & vision;
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital; 401(k) Retirement Plan (pre‑tax and Roth);
Life Insurance;
Short and long‑term disability;
Health Spending Account (HSA);
Transportation benefits;
Employee Assistance Program;
Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave).

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. 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.

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Accounting/Auditing and Finance | Industries:
Accounting