• Staff Accountant

    Aston Carter (St. Louis, MO)


    Job Title: Staff Accountant

    Job Description

    As a Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for performing daily and monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, coordinating with financial institutions, and communicating across departments to resolve discrepancies and vendor payment inquiries. You will support capital investment processes by collaborating with project managers to initiate, close, and report on capital projects for senior leadership. Your role will also include executing monthly depreciation runs and calculating quarterly capitalized interest as part of fixed asset accounting duties. Additionally, you will assist with customer insurance documentation by working with third-party providers, provide management with financial analyses related to cash flow and operational reporting, and record various month-end journal entries. Preparing monthly reconciliations for a variety of balance sheet accounts and participating in special projects are also key responsibilities.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform daily and monthly reconciliations of bank accounts.

    + Coordinate with financial institutions and cross-departmental communication to resolve discrepancies.

    + Support capital investment processes by collaborating with project managers.

    + Execute monthly depreciation runs and calculate quarterly capitalized interest.

    + Assist with customer insurance documentation by working with third-party providers.

    + Provide management with financial analyses related to cash flow and operational reporting.

    + Record various month-end journal entries, including payroll, asset transactions, banking activity, and tax-related entries.

    + Prepare monthly reconciliations for a variety of balance sheet accounts.

    + Participate in special projects and assignments as needed.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in accounting, general ledger, month-end processes, and journal entries.

    + Experience with fixed assets and large ERP systems.

    + Strong Excel skills, especially in financial modeling and analytical techniques.

    + 4-year degree in accounting.

    + 3+ years of accounting experience.

    + Excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

    + Excellent communication skills and confidence in stating professional opinions.

    + In-depth understanding of GAAP accounting and general accounting concepts.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Professional accounting designation preferred (such as CA, CPA, CGA, CMA, CMT).

    Work Environment

    This position offers a hybrid work environment with the opportunity to work Monday through Thursday in the office and from home on Fridays. The corporate headquarters provides a nice office setting. You will be part of a great team in an engaging office environment.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, Missouri.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $37.00/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 Saint Louis,MO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 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.