Job Title: Staff AccountantJob DescriptionThe Staff Accountant helps with month-end closing and reporting for the Finance Department. They work under the VP of Accounting/Finance to prepare balance sheets and support financial statement consolidation, account reconciliation, and key accounting functions like month-end and quarter-end close, fixed assets, and audits.Hard Skills
Reconcile general ledger accounts and balance sheet and income statement variances
Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations (e.g., cash, prepaid expenses, payroll)
Perform month-end close tasks independently
Analyze revenue and gross margin by client and service type on a monthly basis
Prepare daily cash report, bank uploads, refunds, and transfers
Apply GAAP consistently across the company
Support capital expenditures process, including approvals, invoice allocation, and asset placement in accounting software
Maintain fixed asset ledger, depreciation, and reconciliation
Support multiple business units with cash reconciliations and month-end accruals
Consolidate all entities and eliminate intercompany entries
Prepare and book payroll entries, including monthly accruals, and maintain ADP data
Formally prepare, examine, and ensure timeliness of supporting schedules to management
Manage the company credit card program
Assist with internal and external audit preparations
Participate in various initiatives spanning multiple departments
Assist in automating processes and procedures
Implement and maintain internal controls and accounting procedures to ensure GAAP compliance
Job TypeThis is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).Work SiteThis is a fully on-site position in Indianapolis, Indiana.Work EnvironmentOnsite - Will become hybrid and will only work in the office on Tuesday and Thursday. Monday - Friday 8 - 5About 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.
