Staff Accountant

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Aston Carter

The Tone:
This is a permanent, hybrid position with Aston Carter, located in Georgetown, KY, supporting a client within a manufacturing environment. Aston Carter specializes in providing world-class corporate talent solutions across various professions, including accounting and finance, to thousands of clients globally. This Staff Accountant role is crucial for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations and contributing to financial reporting, offering an excellent opportunity for recent accounting graduates or professionals with up to three years of experience to develop their careers within a collaborative team setting.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Permanent
• Location: Hybrid Georgetown, KY
• Pay: $55000–$65000 yearly
• Team: Collaborative with finance, operations, and leadership teams
• Mission: Support day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting
• Tech Stack: ERP systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Management: Process and maintain Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable transactions.
• Financial Record Creation: Prepare sales invoices and journal entries as part of daily operations.
• System Administration: Set up and maintain customer and vendor accounts, including their banking information.
• Discrepancy Resolution: Reconcile customer and vendor statements and actively resolve any identified discrepancies.
• Reporting Support: Assist with month-end close activities and contribute to the preparation of financial reports.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, suitable for recent graduates or professionals with up to three years of experience, demonstrating proficiency in accounting practices.
• Experience: 0-3 years of accounting or finance experience, with proven experience in journal entries, financial reporting, and knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Skills: Strong reconciliation and reporting skills, familiarity with ERP systems, foundational audit knowledge, strong attention to detail, and analytical capabilities.
• Bonus: Familiarity with IFRS accounting standards is considered a plus.