Job Title: Staff Accountant

Job Description

Responsible for performing daily and monthly accounting tasks, supporting the company's Finance functions. You will need problem-solving skills geared toward finding efficiencies in day-to-day processes around month-end close and account reconciliations. Proven experience working collaboratively on teams, presenting ad hoc analyses to leadership and members of other departments, and being comfortable working in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerBI are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and monthly accounting tasks.

• Support the company's Finance functions.

• Identify and implement efficiencies in month-end close and account reconciliations.

• Work collaboratively on teams.

• Present ad hoc analyses to leadership and other departments.

• Utilize Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerBI for various tasks.

• Manage general ledger, accounting, cash management, and inventory control.

• Handle allowances, balance sheets, fixed assets, and reconciliations.

• Perform journal entries, audits, and financial statement preparations.

• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable.

• Generate financial reports and perform cost accounting.

• Conduct ad hoc analyses and use Excel pivot tables for data analysis.

Essential Skills

• General ledger accounting

• Cash management

• Inventory control

• Allowances

• Balance sheet management

• Fixed asset management

• Reconciliation

• Journal entry

• Audit

• Financial statement preparation

• Accounts receivable

• Reporting

• Accounts payable

• Cost accounting

• Ad hoc analysis

• Excel pivot tables

• Excel reconciliation

• Self-starter/proactive attitude

• KPI management

• Month-end close processes

• Finance knowledge

• NetSuite proficiency

• Accrual accounting

• Pivot table expertise

• Financial analysis

• Payroll management

• Account reconciliation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Microsoft AS

• NetSuite

Work Environment

Reports directly to the Accounting Manager, onsite in the Sodo area. The company has a new CEO and CFO, and with new leadership, they are revamping expectations and setting new goals for the team in 2025. The team consists of four members, including a Finance Manager and Senior Accountant. There may be remote training with the same position in Detroit. The position involves working onsite for four days and remotely for one day (either Monday or Friday). The company culture is defined by open collaboration, innovation, and a versatile, jackknife mentality.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $38.50/hr.

• 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 Seattle,WA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 2, 2024.

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.