Accountant II

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Work with a large DoD business! This company is looking for a strong general‑ledger accountant to support their team! Qualified candidates will have strong attention to detail and have ability to hit deadlines. Apply now!

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as an accountant.
• Experience with journal entries, month‑end close, and reconciliations.
• Hands‑on experience with the general ledger.
• Experience in companies with revenue size of $50 million or more.
• Strong experience with Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPS.
• Experience with SAP or another mid‑large ERP system.
• Knowledge of ASC 606, revenue recognition, and contracts (a plus!).

This position offers an opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technology systems, with a focus on analyzing statistical and proposal data to develop independent price and cost recommendations for customer and supplier negotiations. The role requires significant autonomy and a comprehensive understanding of costing and pricing projects within a high‑technology environment.

• Compile and analyze source data from government or commercial databases to establish price and cost positions.
• Interface with internal functional groups and outside vendors to gather necessary information.
• Perform detailed analysis of supplier proposals and documentation to validate cost elements.
• Conduct fact‑finding at supplier locations to review proposal cost estimates and source documentation.
• Determine the reasonableness of proposed costs and pricing.
• Establish recommended price positions to support negotiations.
• Interpret relevant government regulations related to cost or pricing.
• Develop and maintain spreadsheet and cost models to support analysis, preparing reports, charts, and graphs of findings.
• Participate in cost and pricing reviews with management, customers, and suppliers.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and company policies during business operations.
• Contribute to the development and training of professional staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This is a Contract position based out of Poway, CA.

The pay range for this position is $39.88 - $42.29/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• 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 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)

Workplace Type:
This is a hybrid position in Poway, CA.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 6, 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.

Mid‑Senior level

Contract

Accounting/Auditing and Finance