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Accounting Assistant

Aston Carter
Madison, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Job Title : Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monthly account reconciliations, daily accounts receivable and bank reconciliation, month-end journal entries, monthly inventory reconciliation, and producing monthly and quarterly financial statements. Additionally, the candidate will oversee all accounts payable and accounts receivable, manage the collection of aged receivables, review payable invoices for accuracy, create weekly forecasts of accounts payables and receivables, and prepare invoices and track milestone payments for all projects.

Responsibilities

  • Perform monthly account reconciliations
  • Conduct daily accounts receivable and bank reconciliation
  • Prepare month-end journal entries
  • Perform monthly inventory reconciliation
  • Produce monthly and quarterly financial statements
  • Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
  • Manage collection of aged receivables
  • Review all payable invoices for accuracy
  • Create weekly forecasts of accounts payables and receivables
  • Create and assign job numbers to all projects
  • Prepare invoices and track milestone payments
  • Prepare emergency cost write-ups for review before invoicing

Essential Skills

  • Accounts payable and receivable
  • Proficient in Microsoft programs, especially Excel
  • Experience with QuickBooks and bookkeeping
  • 1-3 years of experience in administration / accounting
  • Professional attitude
  • Team player
  • Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Willingness to wear many hats in a growing company
  • Work Environment

    This position is onsite in a very nice office space that feels like a log cabin with a full-service kitchen. The office staff is close-knit, consisting of only 5 members, creating a friendly and collaborative work environment.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $29.00 / 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 Madison,WI.

    Application Deadline

    This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2025.

    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 for other accommodation options.

    Salary : $24 - $29

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