Job Title: Staff Accountant
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Staff Accountant with strong experience in QuickBooks Online and full-cycle Accounts Payable. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys face-to-face collaboration, can work autonomously with minimal hand-holding, and is eager to grow within a dynamic, aviation-focused environment. You will manage high-volume AP, support month-end close, and partner closely with departments across the organization to maintain accurate financial records and improve accounting processes.
Responsibilities
Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable, including processing approximately 200-250 invoices per month and ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments.
Prepare and issue weekly payments, including 20-30 checks per week, while helping support and refine ACH payment processes.
Maintain accurate AP records, vendor files, and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
Perform invoice matching and verification, ensuring proper coding and adherence to purchasing and approval procedures.
Assist with month-end close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial reporting support.
Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately and in a timely manner.
Perform monthly bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues to maintain accurate cash and bank records.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and support the preparation of financial statements and management reports.
Support Accounts Receivable activities as needed, including understanding AR processes and contributing to accurate revenue and collections reporting.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments and regularly communicate with leadership to support accounting and broader business operations.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the development and implementation of more efficient accounting procedures.
Adapt to evolving systems, processes, and business needs while demonstrating a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
Assist with quarterly sales tax reporting as needed.
Support special projects and other accounting functions as assigned, including acting as backup for the accounting lead when necessary.
Essential Skills
Associate's or Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in accounting and accounts payable, including hands-on full-cycle AP responsibilities.
Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes, including high-volume invoice processing and vendor payment management.
Working understanding of Accounts Receivable processes.
Experience with QuickBooks Online or a larger ERP system.
Familiarity with month-end close procedures, including reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for reconciliations, analysis, and reporting.
Experience with bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations.
Ability to maintain accurate general ledger records and support financial statement preparation.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively across departments and with leadership.
Self-starter mindset with the ability to work autonomously and take ownership of responsibilities.
Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a willingness to ask questions and seek clarity.
Ability to adapt to changing systems, processes, and business needs.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with three-way match or similar invoice matching processes.
Exposure to larger ERP systems beyond QuickBooks Online.
Experience with quarterly sales tax reporting.
Familiarity with aviation, manufacturing, or other technical industries is a plus.
Comfort working in a highly collaborative, face-to-face environment.
Curious, "go ask questions" attitude with a desire to continuously learn and grow.
Comfortable working across multiple departments and supporting various stakeholders.
Team player who contributes to a positive, supportive work culture.
Interest in taking on additional responsibilities over time as trust and proficiency grow.
Work Environment
This is a fully onsite, day-shift position, typically working from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. You will work in a collaborative environment that supports aircraft modification and maintenance operations, including large hangar facilities and back shops for metal and composite fabrication, avionics repair, and painting projects. The culture emphasizes in-person collaboration, direct communication, and cross-department interaction, giving you frequent opportunities to partner with operations and other teams. The role requires a high degree of autonomy, with expectations that you can hit the ground running and manage your workload with minimal hand-holding, while still having the support of a knowledgeable accounting team. The environment encourages asking questions, seeking clarity, and continuous learning, with opportunities to expand your responsibilities as you demonstrate reliability and initiative. After conversion to permanent employment, benefits typically include company-sponsored health benefits after 30 days, access to a 401(k) plan with company match (subject to a vesting period), and Personal Time Off (PTO) after 30 days.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Englewood, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.46/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 Englewood,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 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.
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.
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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.
