Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Monday - Friday (Hybrid Schedule)

Start ASAP

Responsibilities

• Manage customer accounts, collections efforts, cash applications, and credit-related activities while maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Perform account reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve variances in collaboration with customers and internal departments.
• Support the month end close process through journal entries, accruals, account analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and assist with general ledger maintenance and reporting.
• Review and analyze financial data within the ERP system to identify issues, improve accuracy, and ensure completeness.
• Ensure invoices, payments, and supporting documentation are processed accurately and in accordance with customer contracts and company policies.
• Partner with teams across Accounting, Finance, Customer Service, Operations, and Sales to resolve account issues and improve processes.
• Assist with financial reporting, audit requests, and documentation for internal and external auditors.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting department and take ownership of additional general accounting responsibilities as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of accounting experience with exposure to accounts receivable, general ledger, reconciliations, and month end close activities.
• Strong understanding of debit and credit accounting principles.
• Experience performing account, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience preparing journal entries, accruals, and supporting month end close processes.
• Advanced Excel skills, including lookups, pivots, and data analysis.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
• Ability to research and resolve discrepancies independently.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Ideal Candidate

This opportunity is ideal for an Accountant who has developed a strong foundation in accounts receivable and cash applications and is looking to expand their involvement in the month end close process. The team is seeking someone who can own reconciliations, assist with journal entries, support financial reporting, and gradually take on additional Staff Accountant level responsibilities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Downers Grove, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $34.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Downers Grove,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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® Platinum Award 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] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.