• Staff Accountant

    Aston Carter (Jacksonville, FL)


    Staff Accountant

     

    The Staff Accountant will manage the cash receipts, payment cycle, resolve discrepancies, and ensure proper reconciliation to the General Ledger. This role involves ensuring the proper accounting of all payments made for scholarship programs and reviewing invoices for accuracy and risk mitigation prior to payment. The AR Accountant will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and support special projects as needed.

    Responsibilities

    + Manage the payment cycle and resolve discrepancies.

    + Ensure proper reconciliation to the General Ledger.

    + Account for all payments made for scholarship programs accurately.

    + Review invoices for accuracy and mitigate risks prior to payment.

    + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues.

    + Support special projects, as needed.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in Accounting, General Ledger, and Reconciliation.

    + Experience with AR, aash receipts, month-end processes, journal entries, and reporting.

    + Bachelor's degree in Accounting or 2 to 4 years of relevant experience.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

    + Strong written and verbal communication skills.

    Work Environment

    This position offers a hybrid work environment, allowing for a combination of remote and in-office work. The role requires availability during core business hours from 8AM to 5PM EST. The position is contract-to-hire, offering great benefits upon hire.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, Florida

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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 Jacksonville,FL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 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.