Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Aston Carter

The Tone:
This is a permanent Staff Accountant position at Aston Carter, located in Mount Pleasant, SC, with a hybrid work schedule. Aston Carter is a world-class corporate talent solutions provider, specializing in accounting, finance, human resources, and various administrative professions. The company supports thousands of clients across the globe, including many Fortune 500 organizations, by extending their capabilities through deep recruiting expertise. In this role, you will be crucial in managing various accounting tasks, ensuring the accuracy of financial records, and providing essential support to the finance department’s overall operations.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Permanent
• Location: Hybrid, Mount Pleasant, SC
• Pay: $65000–$70000 yearly
• Mission: This individual will maintain accurate financial records and support the overall finance department’s operations through detailed accounting tasks.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounting Entries: Accurately enter Accounts Payable (AP) invoices and expense reports into the accounting system.
• Financial Reconciliation: Perform detailed bank and prepaid reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy.
• Transaction Processing: Disburse credit card statements, collect associated receipts, and post the corresponding journal entries.
• Payment Processing: Assemble and print the weekly check run for financial disbursements.
• General Ledger Management: Make precise journal entries directly into the General Ledger (GL) to update financial records.

The Must-Haves
• Background: A Bachelor’s degree is required in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, providing a strong foundation in financial principles and practices for an early career professional.
• Experience: You should have 1-2 years of relevant accounting experience, specifically involving general ledger processes, bank reconciliations, and the preparation of month-end journal entries.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in accounting principles, general ledger management, and experience with various reconciliation types, including bank reconciliations and prepaid accounts. The ability to accurately perform and post month-end journal entries is also essential.
• Bonus: Candidates who possess strong attention to detail and accuracy, along with effective communication skills, will thrive in this role. The ability to work both independently on tasks and collaboratively as part of a team is also highly valued.