Staff Accountant

Aston Carter • Frederick, MD • 1d ago

Staff Accountant

Must have accounting/cost accounting experience in the Manufacturing industry.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Staff Accountant to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will participate in monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings, assist with general ledger maintenance, and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls. This role is crucial in supporting financial statement preparation and managing the Accounts Payable process.

Responsibilities

Participate in monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings, including journal entries and account reconciliations.

Assist with general ledger maintenance and support financial statement preparation.

Prepare accruals, prepaid expense schedules, and fixed asset tracking.

Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.

Collaborate with auditors during internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.

Manage the Accounts Payable process and authorize payment to suppliers.

Essential Skills

2-3 years of accounting experience, ideally with a focus on leadership roles.

Experience in the manufacturing industry.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, cost accounting principles, and internal controls.

Proficient with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Infor.

Advanced Excel skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

CPA or CMA certification preferred.

Experience in cost accounting.

ERP implementation experience is a plus, as we are transitioning from Quickbooks to Infor SyteLine.

Demonstrated leadership and management skills.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Proven ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.

Work Environment

The position is 100% onsite, with work hours from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. While there might be some flexibility for the right candidate, this is primarily an onsite role. Periodic travel to Finksburg, MD will be required to support our sister facility. The work environment is fast-paced and involves collaboration across different functions within the organization.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $33.66/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 fully onsite position in Frederick,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 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.

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.

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