• Junior Accountant

    Aston Carter (Wallingford, CT)


    Junior Accountant (Onsite – Wallingford, CT)

     

    Six-Month Contract with Potential for Permanent Hire

     

    Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:30 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM–12:00 PM

     

    Team Size: 3

    Position Summary:

    This role supports the finance department by performing a variety of accounting tasks focused on accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Reconcile bank and general ledger accounts, investigate discrepancies, and ensure accuracy of financial records.

    + Assist with financial reporting and audit preparation.

    + Execute scheduled payment runs and ensure timely processing.

    + Enter financial data into internal systems with a high degree of accuracy.

    + Support accounts payable operations, including invoice processing and vendor communications.

    + Collaborate with purchasing and receiving teams to resolve transactional issues.

    + Maintain organized records of financial documents including invoices and purchase orders.

    + Respond to inquiries from vendors and customers, resolving issues professionally.

    + Work cross-functionally to improve efficiency in financial workflows.

    + Lead efforts to reduce errors and streamline AP/AR processes.

    + Serve as the primary contact for customer billing and collections.

    + Manage all aspects of accounts receivable, including invoicing, posting payments, and follow-ups.

    + Provide support for internal and external financial inquiries.

    + Participate in special accounting projects as needed.

    Qualifications:

    + Experience in accounting or a related financial role.

    + Familiarity with accounting systems and ERP platforms (specific systems not required).

    + Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.

    + Effective problem-solving and communication skills.

    + Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

    + Solid understanding of accounting principles and practices.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $29.00/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 Wallingford,CT.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 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.