Accountant, Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance

Accountant 1 – Aston Carter

Location: Portland, OR

Type: Contract (1‑year)

Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM PST (Daily)

Pay: $25.00 – $30.00 / hr

We are seeking a skilled Accountant 1 to join our team. The role involves managing and auditing IT prepaids, preparing journal entries, supporting month‑end close activities, and identifying process‑improvement opportunities. This is a one‑year contract position based out of Portland, OR.

• Manage and audit IT prepaids.
• Update and maintain standard operating procedure documentation.
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support month‑end close activities.
• Identify process‑improvement opportunities.
• Partner cross‑functionally with IT, Finance, and P2P teams.
• Identify and set up IT prepaids with criteria for setting up prepaid invoices including costs and service period thresholds.
• Review and approve prepaid invoices, ensuring correct ledger and amortization schedules.
• Maintain accuracy of IT financial data through journal entries and monthly reconciliations.
• Assist with Fixed Asset items and other IT project accounting tasks.
• Develop collaborative relationships with IT P2P and IT finance teams to solve problems efficiently.
• Research, analyze, develop, and implement new strategies and processes.

• 2‑5 years of full cycle accounting experience.
• Experience with accounts payable, especially IT pre‑paid invoices.
• Proficiency in reconciliations, journal entries, and month‑end close activities.
• Strong PC skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Workday system preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Previous experience with prepaids or prepaid accounting guidance preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical/problem‑solving skills.
• Proven interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Experience in developing influential and collaborative relationships across teams.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong Excel skills.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

• Mid‑Senior level

• Contract

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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.

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.

Final date to receive applications:
Jan 10, 2026.