Accountant - Aston Carter
New Canaan, CT
About the Job
Job Title: AccountantJob Description
+ Prepare and post daily and monthly journal entries to support daily activities and the month-end close process.
+ Prepare daily and monthly account reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts with increasing complexity over time.
+ Monitor daily treasury activities, including wire preparation and processing.
+ Assist in the administration of the Accounts Payable process.
+ Assist in the Fixed Assets process.
+ Coordinate clearing activities with Loan Servicing and Deposit Operations regarding daily commercial fee and suspense items.
+ Monitor general ledger exceptions and non-post issues.
+ Monitor sub-ledger balancing unattended process and reporting.
Essential Skills
+ Knowledge of basic principles and practices of bookkeeping and accounting.
+ Ability to use mathematics, including ratios, decimals, percentages, balancing, interest, graphs, and tables.
+ Ability to prepare and balance ledger entries.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Suite with an emphasis on Excel and Word.
+ Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Ability to perform assigned tasks accurately and on a timely basis.
+ Bachelor’s degree preferred with a focus on Accounting.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Internship experience in Accounting, including journal entry, invoice processing, and financial statement preparation.
+ Ability to contribute positively as part of a team.
+ Strong will to help others.
+ Ability to recommend process improvements to enhance department efficiency.
+ Adherence to all applicable Policies and Procedures.
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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
+ Hiring diverse talent
+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
+ Prepare and post daily and monthly journal entries to support daily activities and the month-end close process.
+ Prepare daily and monthly account reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts with increasing complexity over time.
+ Monitor daily treasury activities, including wire preparation and processing.
+ Assist in the administration of the Accounts Payable process.
+ Assist in the Fixed Assets process.
+ Coordinate clearing activities with Loan Servicing and Deposit Operations regarding daily commercial fee and suspense items.
+ Monitor general ledger exceptions and non-post issues.
+ Monitor sub-ledger balancing unattended process and reporting.
Essential Skills
+ Knowledge of basic principles and practices of bookkeeping and accounting.
+ Ability to use mathematics, including ratios, decimals, percentages, balancing, interest, graphs, and tables.
+ Ability to prepare and balance ledger entries.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Suite with an emphasis on Excel and Word.
+ Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
+ Ability to perform assigned tasks accurately and on a timely basis.
+ Bachelor’s degree preferred with a focus on Accounting.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Internship experience in Accounting, including journal entry, invoice processing, and financial statement preparation.
+ Ability to contribute positively as part of a team.
+ Strong will to help others.
+ Ability to recommend process improvements to enhance department efficiency.
+ Adherence to all applicable Policies and Procedures.
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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
+ Hiring diverse talent
+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
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