Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant Location: Hybrid (Jersey City, NJ & Iselin, NJ)Job Description: We are seeking an entry-level Staff Accountant to join our team. This is a great opportunity for someone eager to learn and grow in their career. Your responsibilities will include:

Entering ad hoc journal entries during month-end close.

Reconciling balance sheet and cash accounts.

Preparing journal entries for payroll, amortization, depreciation, allocations, non-trade accruals, line-of-credit, banking, and other needs.

Contributing to special projects, including understanding the month-end inventory closing process.

Reviewing and analyzing outstanding checklists for outdated and stale checks, and following up with vendors, suppliers, and individuals for accuracy.

Hard Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Strong understanding of fundamental accounting concepts (debits vs credits).

Previous accounting experience in a corporate setting is a plus

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Soft Skills:

Eager to learn and capable of managing work remotely.

Go-getter attitude with a proactive approach.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Job Type:

Contract-to-hire position with a duration of 6 months+.

Work Schedule:

Hybrid schedule: 2-3 days remote, 1-2 days in Jersey City, NJ office, and 1 day onsite in Iselin, NJ (40-hour work week).

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package including 401k, medical, dental, and holiday pay.

Benefits available during the contract period and upon permanent hire.

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.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.