At least 3 years
Staff Accountant
📍 Location: New York City, NY (Hybrid)
About the Role
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support financial reporting, account reconciliations, and the month-end close process. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys analyzing financial data, improving processes, and collaborating across departments. You'll gain exposure to multi-currency reporting, financial statement analysis, and modern ERP systems while contributing to a high-performing finance team.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy.
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries and general ledger analysis.
- Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation.
- Process cash transactions and maintain accurate cash application records.
- Research and resolve accounting issues and outstanding balances.
- Assist with audits, regulatory reporting, and compliance initiatives.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to answer accounting-related questions and provide financial insights.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
- Analyze financial data and support special projects as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- 3+ years of accounting or finance experience.
- Experience with general ledger accounting, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
- Strong understanding of month-end close and financial reporting processes.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, reconciliations).
- Experience with bank reconciliations, cash applications, and cash management activities.
- Exposure to multi-currency accounting and financial statement reporting.
- Experience using SAP, S/4HANA, or a comparable ERP system.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Why Apply?
✅ Hybrid NYC opportunity
✅ Exposure to complex accounting and financial reporting
✅ Strong professional growth and development potential
✅ Collaborative and team-oriented environment
✅ Opportunity to make an impact through process improvements
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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 TypeThis is a hybrid position in New York,NY.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 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 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.
Posting ID: JP-006171344