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Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join our team, with a primary focus on handling heavy accounts payable, processing approximately 70 invoices per week. The role involves utilizing Sage software to process business transactions and supporting month-end and year-end processes. You will handle payroll for both internal and contract employees, assist in the preparation of budgets and general ledger accounts, and prepare and examine financial records, statements, and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Responsibilities

+ Manage heavy accounts payable, processing approximately 70 invoices weekly.

+ Utilize Sage software to process business transactions.

+ Support month-end and year-end processes.

+ Handle payroll for all internal and contract employees.

+ Assist in the preparation of budgets and general ledger accounts.

+ Prepare and examine financial records, statements, and reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Essential Skills

+ Strong accounting skills with experience in accounts payable.

+ Proficiency in Sage300 and Sage Intacct.

+ Experience in handling payroll.

+ Knowledge of general ledger reconciliation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with ERP tools, particularly Sage and TimberScan.

+ Job costing experience.

+ Project accounting experience.

+ Manufacturing experience.

Work Environment

This position requires working onsite from Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm in Ames. The accounting team currently comprises a CFO and an Accounting Clerk. Holiday pay is offered during the contract period.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/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 fully onsite position in Ames,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 12, 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.