Accountant

Job Title: AccountantJob Description

The accountant will be responsible for preparing and maintaining accounting records, verifying financial transactions, and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This role includes cost accounting, month-end reporting, and general accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Complete entries in QuickBooks accurately.
• Manage Accounts Receivable and assist with Accounts Payable as needed.
• Research discrepancies in numbers and implement corrections.
• Maintain and improve internal financial controls.
• Assist with invoicing and purchasing.
• Submit Purchase Orders.
• Perform Administrative Assistant duties such as answering the phone and guest check-in when necessary.
• Handle filing tasks.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Accounting.
• Experience with General Ledger.
• Skill in Reconciliation.
• Knowledge of Month-end processes.
• Ability to manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an accounting role.

Work Environment

This position offers flexibility as a contract-to-hire or direct hire opportunity. The work involves utilizing QuickBooks and may require occasional administrative tasks such as answering phones and guest check-ins.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sioux Falls, SD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/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 Sioux Falls,SD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 6, 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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