Staff Accountant

Aston Carter • New York, NY • 1h ago

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Job Description

As a Staff Accountant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring financial operations and compliance within the organization. You will manage accounts payable and receivable, oversee tax and regulatory compliance, handle the general ledger, validate data, manage expenses, and provide budgetary oversight. You will also be involved in managing grants, restricted funds, in-kind donations, and conducting financial analysis. Additionally, you will lead month-end close processes, participate in annual audits, develop SOPs, and prepare reports.

Responsibilities

Manage accounts payable and receivable processes.

Ensure tax and regulatory compliance.

Maintain and oversee the general ledger.

Validate financial data and manage expenses.

Provide budgetary oversight and financial analysis.

Handle grants, restricted funds, and in-kind donations.

Lead month-end close processes and participate in annual audits.

Develop standard operating procedures and prepare financial reports.

Essential Skills

Minimum of 2 years of accounting experience.

Proficiency in QuickBooks and general ledger management.

Experience with accounts receivable and accounts payable.

Knowledge of grants and journal entry processes.

Strong skills in bookkeeping and financial reporting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.

Prior experience in non-profit accounting and grant management is highly preferred.

Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office.

Familiarity with Monday.com.

Work Environment

This position requires working onsite for 5 days a week, Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. The organization provides a supportive work environment with daily catered lunches. Employees enjoy a generous benefits package, including 13 holidays, a shutdown week during Christmas and the 4th of July, 2 weeks PTO, 2 weeks sick leave, 3 days of bereavement leave, 3 days for jury duty, and 3 personal days. Additionally, employees are entitled to 5 work-from-home days, with 5 extra days for primary caregivers, commuter benefits, and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401k, and disability coverage.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New York, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/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 fully onsite position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 2026.

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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