Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Aston Carter

The Tone:
This is a permanent, onsite Staff Accountant role at Aston Carter, located in New Baltimore, MI. Aston Carter is a global talent solutions company specializing in corporate professions like accounting and finance, extending the capabilities of industry-leading companies, including many Fortune 500 clients. In this role, the Staff Accountant plays an important part in supporting the company’s financial operations, ensuring compliance and accurate financial reporting. This individual will be responsible for preparing financial statements, examining accounts, and adhering to financial reporting and accounting procedures.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Permanent
• Location: In-person New Baltimore, MI
• Pay: $55000–$60000 yearly
• Mission: This person will support financial operations, ensuring compliance and accurate financial reporting for the company.
• Tech Stack: MS Office

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Statement Preparation: Prepares, supports, and compiles financial statements, special reports, and capital account entries for internal and external use.
• Account Management & Recording: Documents financial transactions, assigns entries to proper accounts, and maintains accurate financial records.
• Analysis & Decision Support: Analyzes business operations, trends, costs, revenue, and budget balances to project future financials and develop reports for board decisions.
• Reconciliation & Compliance: Reconciles financial discrepancies, develops and reviews reconciliations for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Taxes, and ensures compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
• Taxation & Disbursements: Computes taxes owed, prepares tax returns, ensures compliance with tax regulations, and processes payments by verifying documentation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 0-1 years of experience in a similar accounting or finance role.
• Skills: Proficiency in MS Office; excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures per GAAP.
• Bonus: Ability to speak Korean.