Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections

Staff Accountant – Aston Carter

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Location:

Miami, FL (full‑time, 5 days a week onsite)

Salary: $28.00 – $35.00/hr

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and reliable Staff Accountant with a strong accounting background and supervisory experience. This role is responsible for maintaining general ledger accuracy across multiple entities, overseeing daily AR and AP operations, and supervising the AR Specialist and AP Specialist.

• Supervise AR Specialist and AP Specialist; set daily priorities and review work.
• Analyze and maintain general ledger accuracy across all entities.
• Prepare and post journal entries including accruals, reclasses, and adjustments.
• Maintain balance sheet schedules for fixed assets, deposits, advances, and intercompany balances.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts monthly.
• Complete month‑end close checklist and prepare financial statement work papers.
• Post bank transfers and maintain daily bank activity accuracy.
• Prepare and import corporate credit card expenses into Intacct.
• Track volume rebates, MDF balances, Samsung program funds, and distributor incentives.
• Validate sales tax on invoices monthly.
• Record accounting activity for holding entities.
• Review AR entries for accuracy, proper coding, and GL classification.
• Monitor AR aging and escalate collection issues to management.
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Review credit application recommendations before forwarding to Accounting Manager.
• Ensure timely posting of payments and deposits.
• Validate Salesforce‑to‑SAGE AR transaction sync.
• Review rebate calculations and posting accuracy.
• Review AP entries for accuracy, proper coding, and GL classification.
• Validate vendor statements and reconcile discrepancies.
• Review weekly AP cash flow requirements before submission to Accounting Manager.
• Monitor vendor credit limits and payment terms compliance.
• Review commissions and spiffs calculations for accuracy.
• Validate Avalara sales tax filings and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure proper three‑way match (PO, receipt, invoice) on vendor payments.

• 2–4 years of accounting experience including GL, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and structured formulas.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Ability to manage, prioritize, and delegate tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information.

• 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 employee & dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
  Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation or sick leave)

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world‑class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. We specialize in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, and extend the capabilities of industry‑leading companies.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of 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, please e‑mail astoncarter

January 14, 2026

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Accounting