Job Title: Staff Accountant
Job Description
The Staff Accountant plays a key role in supporting the organization's financial operations by preparing and maintaining accurate accounting records, assisting with period-end closes, and contributing to budgeting and forecasting activities. This position reports to the Controller and works closely with colleagues across the organization to ensure timely, reliable financial information and continuous process improvement.
Responsibilities
Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information.
Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Post journal entries to the general ledger in accordance with established accounting policies and procedures.
Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations to verify the accuracy of financial records.
Support accounts payable as a backup by processing invoices using a 3-way match process.
Participate in the budgeting and forecasting process, including data collection, analysis, and preparation of supporting schedules.
Produce financial and operational reports for all levels of management to support decision-making.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance internal controls.
Apply principles of GAAP in all accounting activities to ensure compliance and consistency.
Support payroll accounting, grant accounting, job costing, cash flow tracking, and other related accounting functions as needed.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 2 years of accounting experience.
Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting and journal entry preparation.
Experience assisting with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
Proficiency in bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
Experience processing accounts payable invoices using a 3-way match.
Strong understanding of GAAP and its application in day-to-day accounting.
Excellent Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP functions.
Working knowledge of payroll accounting, grant accounting, job costing, cash flow, debits, and credits.
Ability to produce clear, accurate financial reports for management.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in a government or public sector accounting environment is beneficial.
Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Effective communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a friendly team environment.
Commitment to professional growth and openness to merit-based performance evaluations.
Work Environment
The work environment is laid back and friendly, fostering collaboration and mutual support within the accounting team. The organization follows a business casual dress code. The role offers the benefits of a government-style accounting setting, including no tax season workload, generous benefits, four weeks of paid vacation, 13 paid holidays, and retirement benefits with a 12% 401(k) match with an 8% employee contribution. Merit-based raises recognize strong performance, and the culture emphasizes work-life balance, stability, and professional development.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/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 Jacksonville,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
