• Staff Accountant

    Aston Carter (West Hartford, CT)


    • Job Title: Staff Accountant

    • Job Category: Accountant (General)

    • Location: Onsite – West Hartford, CT

    • Job Type: 6-Month Contract-to-Hire

    • Salary Range: $55,000 – $60,000 annually

    • Schedule: Full-Time | 37.5 hours/week | Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (½ hour lunch)

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated Staff Accountant to join a strong organization in West Hartford, CT. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong general ledger and month-end close experience. You will be responsible for journal entries, financial reporting, audit support, and serving as a backup for Accounts Payable.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Perform journal entries and maintain accurate financial records

    + Support month-end close and financial reporting processes

    + Assist with internal and external audits

    + Serve as backup for Accounts Payable functions

    + Contribute to capital asset tracking and reporting as needed

    Required Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)

    + Minimum 3 years of accounting experience, including journal entries and month-end close

    + Strong understanding of general ledger accounting

    + Accounts Payable experience (preferred for backup responsibilities)

    + Experience with ERP systems

    Preferred Skills

    + Capital asset management

    + Audit preparation and support

    + Strong communication and collaboration skills

    + Team-oriented mindset

    Work Environment

    This is a 100% onsite role in a professional office setting. You’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive team working toward a shared mission, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.50/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 West Hartford,CT.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.