Accountant

Job Title: Accountant

Job Description

The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining and managing general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP. This role involves preparing and posting journal entries for various transactions, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and resolving discrepancies. The Accountant will assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports, support month-end and year-end close processes, and collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial data. Additionally, the Accountant will assist with audits and provide necessary documentation, while continuously improving processes and procedures to enhance efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and manage general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare and post journal entries for various transactions.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial data.
• Assist with audits and provide necessary documentation.
• Continuously improve processes and procedures to enhance efficiency.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Must have Revenue Recognition methodology experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with ERP system Jobscope is a plus.
• Manufacturing industry experience would be nice to have.
• Sales and use tax experience would be a nice to have.
• Public accountant experience would be a plus.

Work Environment

This position is based onsite in Shoreview. The company prides itself on a supportive and innovative team environment, offering flexibility and a chance to work with cutting-edge technology and solutions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shoreview, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $42.00/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 hybrid position in Shoreview,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 14, 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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