Staff Accountant

4 weeks ago


Des Plaines, United States Aston Carter Full time

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Must Have Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

+ 6+ months of accounting experience or internship

Job Description

This is an excellent opportunity for an entry-level Staff Accountant to get vast experience and exposure to the leasing industry. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: maintaining financial records and reports, performing account reconciliations, and assisting in the development of processes and procedures throughout the Finance Department. To be successful as a Staff Accountant, you should be able to accurately assist the Finance team with maintaining the general ledger and ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Responsibilities:

+ Maintaining financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts

+ Prepare journal entries and aid with monthly close process

+ Perform and analyze monthly bank reconciliations and other reconciliations as assigned

+ Maintain and update documentation of daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly tasks

+ Assist in monthly variance analysis

+ Ensure compliance with GAAP

+ Strong Excel skills including formulas, pivots, VLOOKUPs, XLOOKUPs, and macros

Soft Skills

+ Effective communication

+ Organization

+ Problem-solving

+ Process improvement

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

+ Patience

+ Think outside the box

Work Site

This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Des Plaines, Illinois and some days remote.

#AMPROF

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.


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