Entry Level Accounting Specialist

Job Title: Audit Associate

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Audit Associate to review and analyze payroll, tax, and accounting records to determine the appropriate premium base for various insurance lines, such as Worker's Compensation, General Liability, and Professional Liability. This role involves obtaining descriptions of business operations, employee job duties, and other pertinent information via phone and email. The successful candidate will complete audit worksheets using an Excel template and process the audit findings in our database.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze payroll, tax, and accounting records to determine insurance premium bases.

• Gather descriptions of business operations and employee duties over the phone and through email.

• Complete audit worksheets using an Excel template.

• Process audit findings in the company database.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a business-related field.

• Experience in auditing and reconciliations.

• Proficiency in using Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.

• Strong understanding of payroll and tax processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• GPA of 3.0 or higher.

• 2+ years of experience in auditing, A/P, A/R, payroll, or GL accounting.

• Capable of working with existing Excel formulas and tools.

Work Environment

The role offers a great work environment with opportunities for growth. The current hybrid work schedule includes two days in the office and three days working from home. Enjoy subsidized downtown parking, a generous PTO package, closure on major holidays, a 401(k) with company match, a comprehensive healthcare package, and tuition reimbursement after six months of employment. Initially, the role will be remote for the first 1-2 weeks, transitioning to in-office work on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

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 Permanent position based out of Wilkes Barre, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42682.00 - $42682.00/yr.

Great work environment with growth opportunity Current hybrid work schedule includes 2 days in office and 3 days work from home Subsidized downtown parking Competitive compensation Generous PTO package Closed on major holidays 401(k) with company match A fantastic healthcare package Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Wilkes Barre,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 27, 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.