Job Title: Staff AccountantJob Description

Primary responsibilities include: ● Preparing and booking journal entries ● Performing month-end reconciliations for balance sheet accounts ● Preparing and analyzing the monthly cash expenditures ● Preparing and analyzing monthly fluctuations in account balances ● Documenting key accounting processes and performing related accounting operation controls ● Performing other accounting and financial ad-hoc reporting as directed This role has the option to be remote or based in our Irvine, CA office. Within 1 month, you will: ● Introduce and integrate yourself to team members ● Familiarize yourself with current accounting systems and processes ● Train on the preparation of journal entries and daily accounting tasks ● Learn about the company’s product offerings ● Learn about the fundamentals of the company’s mission and vision ● Get familiar with department objectives and key results ● Participate in a virtual coffee session hosted by the CEO ● Attend your first community-wide virtual all-hands meeting Within 3 months, you will: ● Create and maintain accurate accounting schedules ● Develop a sound understanding of the chart of accounts and department reporting ● Prioritize workloads and ensure monthly close tasks are completed timely ● Analyze period fluctuations and document rationale for change ● Review your 30-60-90 day goals and accomplishments with your manager ● Opportunity to engage in our Community & Heritage celebrations ● Receive operational updates from our team members during the company’s quarterly global virtual all-hands session Within 6 months, you will: ● Identify anomalies in actual results and elevate to appropriate stakeholders ● Gain proficiency in our accounting systems and tools, and drive process improvements ● Develop and maintain periodic account risk assessments ● Bring solutions to identified problems ● Identify, document, and optimize key accounting processes ● Support annual audits ● Assist in internal control evaluations ● Participate in a performance check-in as a part of our performance management cycle

Hard Skills

• Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in Accounting

• 1+ year work experience

• Competence in Microsoft Excel

• Experience with Google Workspace applications and ERP systems (a plus)

• Ability to meet hard deadlines

• Keen aptitude in dealing with financial and numeric data as well as analyzing data

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

• Exceptional drive, precision, and attention to detail

• Strong relationship building skills

• Ability to prioritize workloads

• Thirst for delivering game-changing products

• A belief that your work is tied to your life's mission

• Optimistic about the potential of societal change

Job Type

This is a contract position with a duration of 3 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully remote position.

Work Environment

This role has the option to be remote or based in our Irvine, CA office.

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.