Job Title: Staff Accountant
Job Description
This on-site Staff Accountant role offers the opportunity to join a collaborative accounting team and take ownership of key month-end close activities, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and financial statement support. The position is ideal for an accounting professional with at least two years of experience who enjoys working with modern tools, including AI and Excel, and who thrives in a structured yet flexible office environment.
Responsibilities
Perform month-end close activities, including preparation and posting of journal entries for accounts receivable, accounts payable, prepaids, and accruals.
Complete credit card reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and proper coding of all transactions.
Prepare and reconcile bank statements on a monthly basis, promptly identifying and resolving discrepancies.
Review and reconcile fixed assets, including additions, disposals, and depreciation, to maintain accurate asset records.
Maintain and support the general ledger, ensuring all entries are accurate, timely, and properly documented.
Assist in the preparation and support of financial statements by providing accurate schedules, reconciliations, and analysis.
Utilize Excel functions such as pivot tables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, and SUMIFS to analyze financial data and support reporting needs.
Work within the company's ERP system to process transactions, maintain records, and generate reports, adapting to new systems as needed.
Leverage AI tools, including Claude, to enhance efficiency, streamline workflows, and support accounting and reporting processes.
Collaborate closely with a four-person accounting team, including accounts payable staff and a senior accountant, to ensure smooth daily operations and timely completion of deadlines.
Communicate effectively with leadership, including finance executives, by providing clear and accurate financial information as requested.
Demonstrate self-motivation and ownership of assigned tasks, proactively identifying process improvements and supporting team initiatives.
Support ad hoc projects and analyses as needed to assist the finance and accounting functions.
Essential Skills
At least 2 years of accounting experience, with hands-on involvement in month-end close processes.
Proficiency in general ledger accounting, including journal entries, accruals, and prepaids.
Experience with accounts receivable and accounts payable activities related to month-end close.
Demonstrated ability to perform credit card reconciliations and bank statement reconciliations accurately and on time.
Experience reviewing and reconciling fixed assets, including familiarity with depreciation and asset tracking.
Ability to support financial statement preparation through reconciliations, schedules, and analysis.
Strong Excel skills, including practical use of pivot tables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, and SUMIFS (proficiency in any of these functions is required).
Experience working with an ERP system; ability to learn and adapt to different ERP platforms.
Comfort using AI tools, including Claude, to assist with accounting and analytical tasks.
Ability to work comfortably as part of a small accounting team and collaborate with accounts payable and senior accounting staff.
Demonstrated self-motivation, reliability, and ownership of responsibilities in a professional office setting.
Willingness and ability to work on-site full-time in a structured 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule with some flexibility.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with Sage or similar accounting/ERP software.
Exposure to financial statement preparation and analysis beyond basic reconciliations.
Experience in a direct placement, long-term accounting role within a corporate environment.
Comfort working with finance leadership, including senior finance and executive-level stakeholders.
Interest in leveraging emerging technologies, such as AI, to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency.
Work Environment
This role is fully on-site in New Hyde Park, with a standard workday of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and some flexibility as needed. You will work in a cubicle-based office environment alongside a four-person accounting team, including three accounts payable professionals and one senior accountant, with regular interaction with finance leadership. The office includes a cafeteria in the building, providing convenient access to meals and breaks. The position is a direct placement opportunity and offers health and vision insurance benefits, as well as discretionary bonus potential based on company performance and individual contribution, though bonuses are not guaranteed. The work setting emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and consistent in-office presence to support effective communication and teamwork.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of North New Hyde Park, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $80000.00/yr.
Full medical dental and vision but need more details
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in North New Hyde Park,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 1, 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® Platinum Award 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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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.
