Staff Accountant

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Staff Accountant Job Description The Staff Accountant supports the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization, including preparing journal entries, maintaining the general ledger, and completing account reconciliations as part of the month-end close process. This role also contributes to fixed asset, inventory, payroll, and tax activities while ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. The position offers broad exposure across key accounting functions, direct visibility to leadership, and the opportunity to participate in an ERP implementation and long-term career growth. Responsibilities Prepare accurate and timely journal entries, including accruals and adjustments, to support the month-end close process. Maintain the general ledger by recording, reviewing, and updating transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP and core accounting principles. Perform detailed account reconciliations, with a focus on balance sheet accounts, to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records. Support the month-end close process by coordinating tasks, validating data, and meeting established deadlines. Assist with the preparation and review of financial statements and financial reports to provide accurate information for internal and external stakeholders. Support fixed asset accounting, including tracking additions, disposals, and depreciation as needed. Assist with inventory accounting activities, including reconciliations and analysis of inventory-related balances. Provide support for payroll-related accounting, including posting payroll entries and reconciling payroll accounts when required. Contribute to tax-related filings and compliance activities by providing accurate financial data and documentation. Work within an ERP system to enter, review, and analyze financial data, and support ongoing system improvements. Utilize Excel, including pivot tables and lookup functions, to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and prepare supporting schedules. Identify variances, trends, and anomalies in financial data and communicate findings to leadership and relevant stakeholders. Support rebate and revenue adjustment accounting by preparing and reviewing related entries and reconciliations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and non-financial stakeholders to explain accounting concepts and provide financial insights. Participate in process improvement initiatives by identifying inefficiencies in accounting workflows and recommending practical solutions. Assist with the implementation and go-live activities of the ERP system, including Oracle Fusion, by testing processes, validating data, and providing feedback. Maintain organized documentation and support files for audits, reviews, and internal control purposes. Manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail. Work both independently and as part of a team to support overall accounting and finance objectives. Essential Skills Bachelor's degree in Accounting for permanent positions (Accounting only; not Business or Economics). Hands-on experience with month-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations. Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and core accounting principles. Experience maintaining the general ledger, including posting and reviewing entries. Proficiency in preparing journal entries, including accruals and adjustments. Exposure to financial statements and financial reporting processes. Experience working within an ERP system. Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and other lookup functions. Ability to analyze financial data and identify discrepancies, variances, or trends. Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting concepts clearly to non-financial teams. Proven ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with payroll support, including posting and reconciling payroll-related entries. Experience with fixed asset accounting, including tracking and depreciation. Experience with inventory accounting and related reconciliations. Experience with ERP systems, with Oracle Fusion preferred. Exposure to rebates and revenue adjustment accounting. Financial reporting and financial statement preparation experience. Process improvement mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies and recommend practical solutions. Interest in participating in an ERP implementation and system enhancement initiatives. Desire for long-term growth and development within an accounting function. Work Environment The role is fully on-site in a stable, long-established organization that maintains a traditional, paper-based environment for many accounting processes. You will work closely with leadership, including finance stakeholders, and gain broad exposure across general ledger, fixed assets, inventory, payroll, and tax functions. The environment offers hands-on involvement in daily operations, direct visibility to decision-makers, and the opportunity to contribute to an ERP implementation, including the go-live of Oracle Fusion. The culture emphasizes stability, long-term growth, and collaboration within the accounting team. This position is moving extremely fast as this is an urgent need for the client. If interested, please send over your most up to date resume to ktrivigno @ astoncarter.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone call. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Harrisburg, PA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 Type This is a fully onsite position in Harrisburg,PA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 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® double diamond 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.

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