Associate Accountant

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Staff Accountant Job Description This hybrid Staff Accountant role focuses on purchase order reconciliations, expense invoice processing, reporting, and special projects within a large corporate accounting environment. You will support fixed asset and accounts payable activities, work closely with an experienced accounting manager, and gain exposure to a variety of ERP systems. This position offers strong growth potential, extensive internal networking opportunities, and the chance to build your resume with a nationally recognized brand. Responsibilities Perform purchase order (PO) reconciliations to ensure accuracy between purchase orders, invoices, and payments. Process expense invoices accurately and timely, handling anywhere from 1 to 36 invoices per week depending on capital activity and month-end demands. Support accounts payable and operational accounting activities, including coding, verification, and posting of expenses. Assist with general ledger activities and contribute to month-end processes as needed. Prepare and maintain reports related to expenses, fixed assets, and other accounting data using Excel and ERP systems. Support the corporate accounting team responsible for fixed assets, including tracking, reconciliations, and related documentation. Participate in special projects within the accounting and finance function, adapting to changing priorities and learning new tasks regularly. Collaborate weekly with the accounting manager to review priorities, plan workload, and receive ongoing training and guidance. Use Coupa and various internal ERP systems to process transactions, research issues, and resolve discrepancies. Communicate with internal stakeholders to clarify invoice or PO issues and ensure proper approvals and documentation. Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes by identifying opportunities for efficiency and accuracy. Maintain accurate records and support audit or review activities by providing documentation and explanations as requested. Essential Skills Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business. 0-2+ years of experience in accounts payable or operational accounting. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions. Foundational knowledge of accounts payable processes, general ledger concepts, month-end activities, and expense accounting. Ability to perform detailed reconciliations, especially purchase order reconciliations. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing invoices and financial data. Ability to manage varying invoice volumes and adjust to changing workload demands. Effective communication skills to collaborate with accounting leadership and internal partners. Capability to learn and navigate multiple ERP systems and accounting tools. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with expense invoice processing and fixed asset accounting is beneficial. Prior exposure to corporate accounting environments is a plus. Experience with Coupa or similar procurement and expense management systems is an advantage, but not required. Interest in working on special projects and learning new accounting processes. Desire for long-term growth within a large accounting and finance organization. Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment and manage tasks both onsite and remotely. Work Environment You will work in a large, modern corporate office within a sizeable Accounting and Finance organization that includes hundreds of professionals and a dedicated corporate accounting team. The company operates in a dynamic environment with active mergers and acquisitions, including recent integration of a large acquired business, providing exposure to complex and evolving operations. This role sits within the corporate accounting group with responsibility for fixed assets and related activities. The position follows a hybrid schedule, typically in the office Tuesday through Thursday, with standard yet flexible hours. Training occurs onsite for the first few weeks, after which you will transition to the regular hybrid schedule. The organization supports flexibility for occasional remote work to accommodate personal needs such as illness or appointments. When working remotely, you are expected to provide your own home-office setup, including two monitors, a keyboard, a mouse, and a docking station. You will use a variety of proprietary ERP systems and will spend time working in Coupa, along with extensive use of Excel (pivot tables and VLOOKUPs). The culture emphasizes internal mobility, growth opportunities, and networking, with a strong track record of converting high-performing contractors to full-time roles, often across different teams. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Bayport, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $33.65/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 hybrid position in Bayport,MN.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 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.