Job Title: Staff Accountant Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Staff Accountant to streamline our accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and timely execution. You will own key pieces of the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis. Building strong relationships with vendors and customers, maintaining and updating fixed asset schedules, and assisting with audit preparation and financial reporting for both internal and external stakeholders will be vital. You will have the opportunity to drive continuous improvement through automation and workflow optimization and work on special projects that provide exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams. Responsibilities + Streamline and perform accounts payable and receivable processes. + Perform month-end close process, including journal entries and reconciliations. + Build and maintain relationships with vendors and customers. + Maintain and update fixed asset schedules. + Assist with audit preparation and financial reporting. + Assist with process improvements and automations as needed. + Assist with special projects as needed. Essential Skills + Proficient in AP and AR processes + Experience in Month-end processes and Financial Reporting. + Skilled in Journal Entry and Financial Statement. + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. + 1-3 years of professional accounting experience. + Proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting/ERP systems. Work Environment This position is fully on-site and follows a 980 schedule: Monday through Thursday for 9 hours, with every other Friday off, and working on alternate Fridays for 8 hours. Shifts typically start between 7:30 am and 8:30 am. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Clearwater, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.05/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 Clearwater,FL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 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. 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.