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Job Title: Staff Accountant

Job Description

As a Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for performing bank reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. You will maintain general ledger accounts, prepare journal entries, and assist with month-end close processes.

Responsibilities

+ Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations for multiple accounts.

+ Investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner.

+ Prepare and post journal entries related to cash transactions.

+ Assist with month-end and year-end closing procedures.

+ Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.

+ Support audits by providing documentation and explanations as needed.

+ Assist with other accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll as needed.

+ Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in reconciliation, bank reconciliation, and month-end accounting.

+ Strong skills in Excel, including Vlookups and pivot tables.

+ Experience with general ledger maintenance and journal entry preparation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Associates or bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

+ Desire for growth and career advancement opportunities.

Work Environment

+ This position requires working in-office five days a week. The role offers room for growth and is ideal for someone looking to establish their career in accounting.

Job Type & Location

+ This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gulf Breeze, Florida.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $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 Jacksonville,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 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.