Staff Accountant

Aston Carter • Milford, CT • 4h ago

As a Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for managing both sides of a public company's financial transactions, including Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. You will process invoices, verify payments, reconcile accounts, and maintain accurate financial records for both incoming and outgoing funds. Additionally, you will handle month-end bank reconciliation, prepare monthly journal entries, and assist in the month-end financial close process in a SOX compliant environment.

Responsibilities

Meticulously process and pay invoices on time, manage vendor relationships, and maintain accurate records to ensure healthy cash flow and prevent fraud.

Generate and collect customer invoices, manage credit, and resolve payment disputes to optimize incoming cash and maintain strong customer relationships.

Collaborate with internal and external customers to ensure smooth financial operations, optimize cash flow, manage risks, and contribute to the overall success of the business.

Perform a range of critical operational tasks within the financial department, primarily focused on the accurate processing and recording of transactions.

Essential Skills

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Experience in the Manufacturing Industry (2+ years)

Experience with Month End Close (Journal Entries, Reconciliations for Cash Flow, AP/AR) (3+ years)

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Proficiency in Epicor and BNA

Advanced Excel skills

Experience with Inventory and Fixed Assets management

Work Environment

The team currently consists of one person, with plans to expand. This position involves assisting with the financial close process. The company comprises 97 employees, with 15 salaried roles and the remainder in operations. The work hours are from 7-8am to 4:30pm-5pm, totaling 40 hours per week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Milford, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/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 Milford,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 30, 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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