Job Title: Staff AccountantJob Description The Staff Accountant will maintain the general ledger, review financial statements, research accounts, and analyze financial records. This role involves developing spreadsheet reports, verifying information, preparing journal entries, and reconciling accounts and balance sheets. The Staff Accountant will also prepare financial statements and reports, assist with monthly closing processes, and analyze current accounting policies and procedures to recommend changes for improvement. Additionally, this role requires responding to information requests, researching and interpreting data, and answering accounting and financial questions. Responsibilities + Maintain the general ledger, review financial statements, research accounts, and analyze financial records + Develop spreadsheet reports, verify information, prepare journal entries, and reconcile accounts and balance sheets + Prepare financial statements and reports, and assist with monthly closing processes + Analyze current accounting policies and procedures, and recommend changes for improvement + Respond to information requests, research and interpret data, and answer accounting and financial questions + Ready and maintain financial and business transactions, applying accounting principles that include work that is analytical, evaluative, and advisory in nature + Analyze the effects of transactions upon account relationships + Evaluate alternative means of treating transactions + Recommend improvements, adaptations, or revisions in the accounting system and procedures + Compile and analyze financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions + Establish, modify, document, and coordinate implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience in maintaining the general ledger + Ability to review financial statements and research accounts + Proficiency in developing spreadsheet reports and verifying information + Skilled in preparing journal entries and reconciling accounts and balance sheets + Experience in preparing financial statements and reports, and assisting with monthly closing processes + Ability to analyze current accounting policies and procedures and recommend changes for improvement + Experience in responding to information requests and researching and interpreting data + Understanding of accounting principles and practices + Ability to analyze the effects of transactions upon account relationships + Experience in recommending improvements, adaptations, or revisions in the accounting system and procedures + Proficiency in compiling and analyzing financial information to prepare entries to accounts Work Environment The Staff Accountant will work in a professional office environment with standard office hours. The role requires the use of various accounting software and tools, and adherence to professional dress code guidelines. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00 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 fully onsite position in Lockport,IL. Application Deadline This position will be accepting applications until Jan 30, 2025. About Aston Carter: 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 ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.