Staff Accountant

Aston Carter • Arlington Heights, IL • 10h ago

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Staff Accountant to support our Sr. Staff Accountant. The role involves managing various accounting tasks, including reconciliation of account balances and bank statements, maintaining the general ledger, and ensuring accurate financial reporting through month-end close procedures.

Responsibilities

Support month-end and year-end close processes.

Reconcile bank and general ledger accounts as assigned.

Prepare special financial reports and assist in the completion of the annual audit.

Ensure compliance with GAAP principles.

Assist in the collection of outstanding invoices.

Manage the accounts payable process, including entering ACH information, printing checks, and processing vendor payments.

Prepare and review 1099 tax returns.

Process daily bank fees and match transactions.

Handle monthly deposits and journal entries.

Perform monthly bank reconciliations.

Support documentation of procedures for knowledge management.

Collaborate across departments to gather necessary information.

Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

Strong organizational and communication skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Blackbaud or similar accounting software.

Experience with iMIS or similar database systems preferred.

Understanding of nonprofit accounting practices.

Ability to incorporate AI tools into workflow.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred, but not required.

Minimum 5 years of experience in finance or related field.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid position with a typical work schedule from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. The staff accountant is generally required to be in the office on Wednesdays. However, during the initial onboarding period of approximately three weeks, more frequent in-office presence may be required to ensure a smooth transition.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Arlington Heights, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $38.00/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 hybrid position in Arlington Heights,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 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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