Entry Level Staff Accountant

Job Title: Entry Level Staff Accountant

Job Description

The Staff Accountant will perform core accounting functions, including bank reconciliations, recording journal entries, and analyzing financial statements to support accurate and timely financial reporting. This role also manages the issuance of certificates of insurance and tax exemption certifications while working within a large-scale ERP environment and using advanced Excel functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform accurate and timely bank reconciliations and reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.

• Record journal entries in accordance with established accounting policies and procedures.

• Analyze financial statements to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.

• Issue certificates of insurance and tax exemption certifications in a timely and compliant manner.

• Maintain and update the general ledger to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data.

• Use advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and SUMIFS, to organize, analyze, and report financial information.

• Work within a large-scale ERP system to enter, review, and reconcile financial transactions.

• Collaborate with team members and other departments to support month-end and year-end close activities.

• Support process improvements and contribute to a culture of accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement in the accounting function.

Essential Skills

• Experience reconciling balance sheet accounts.

• Experience recording journal entries.

• Proficiency in performing bank reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations.

• Experience with financial statement analysis.

• Ability to create and use pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and SUMIFS in Microsoft Excel.

• Proficiency working within a large-scale ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, SAGE, Infor, or NetSuite.

• Strong general ledger accounting knowledge.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with SAP is a strong plus.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is preferred overall and required for temp-to-perm opportunities; candidates without a degree may be considered for a temporary assignment.

• Attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial data.

• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment

This position is onsite for the first 6 months, providing direct access to the accounting team and business operations. After the initial 6 months, the position follows a hybrid schedule with three days onsite and two days remote each week. The organization operates in a growing manufacturing environment that emphasizes strong company culture, team collaboration, and regular team events.

This position is moving extremely fast as this is an urgent need for the client. If interested, please send over your most up to date resume to ktrivigno @astoncarter.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone call.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carlisle, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $36.00/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 hybrid position in Carlisle,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 2, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.