• Staff Accountant

    Aston Carter (Encinitas, CA)


    Job Title: Staff AccountantJob Description

     

    We are seeking a Staff Accountant for a contract position to support U.S. accounting operations and Mexico-based payroll, payment processing, and month-end close. This role is essential in providing stability during a transition of operational functions to Mexico, requiring increased accounting oversight and cross-border coordination.

    Responsibilities

    + Complete full bank reconciliations from start to finish.

    + Conduct month-end close activities, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal entry review and posting, and preliminary financial statement validation.

    + Manage fixed asset accounting.

    + Provide year-end support, including documentation preparation for CPA.

    + Handle 1099 processing.

    + Support biweekly U.S. payroll for 8 employees with front-end tasks.

    + Process Mexico payroll payments for approximately 80 employees.

    + Process Mexico taxes and vendor payments.

    + Load and manage Mexico worksheets for payroll, taxes, and payments.

    + Receive and upload Mexico trial balances and journals into Excel templates.

    + Enter trial balances into GP Dynamics and validate balances, ensuring cross-border accounts are accurate.

    Essential Skills

    + Strong understanding of core accounting, including debits and credits, balance sheets versus income statements, and bank reconciliations.

    + Experience in participating in month-end close and account validation.

    + Proficiency in front-end payroll tasks and comfort with payroll outputs from multiple regions.

    + Strong working knowledge of Excel, including large multi-tab workbooks, basic formulas, and pivot tables.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Bilingual in Spanish.

    + Experience in Mexico/international accounting.

    + Background in the manufacturing industry.

    + Familiarity with GP Dynamics, MAS, and Paychex.

    + Degree not required as experience and accounting fundamentals are prioritized.

    Work Environment

    This role is onsite only in a very small, quiet office environment comprising 5-6 people. It offers a private workspace without a door, promoting an independent and detail-oriented work style. Ideal for someone comfortable in a calm, slow-noise environment and open to learning parts of international accounting.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Encinitas, CA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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 Encinitas,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 28, 2026.

    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.