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Aston Carter Accounting Specialist in Rutherford, New Jersey
Job Description
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for providing accounting and financial support to the Accounting Department. This position will maintain accounting files including daily work, accounts payable, and some accounts receivable. This person will work collaboratively with the Purchasing Department to maintain payable files, calculate appropriate accruals, and prepare year-end 1099's. Additionally, this role will aid in the daily bank deposit process and assist in other accounting projects and functions as needed.
Responsibilities
Responsible for all accounts payable functions, including processing internal reimbursement requests.
Create journal entries as needed and assist in the monthly closing process.
Responsible for daily cash reconciliation process and preparation of daily bank deposit, including petty cash functions.
Reconcile vendor statements and accounts on a routine basis, including following up on outstanding items.
Assist in processing, billing, and receipts of miscellaneous Accounts Receivable.
Aid in the employee reimbursement expense process, ensuring appropriate documentation is submitted, inputting to the accounting system, and ensuring the data gets to payroll timely for processing.
Ensure appropriate recording of business expenses and revenues, with knowledge of the accrual method of accounting.
Maintain a good working relationship within the department and with other departments. Answer the telephone professionally and in a timely manner; direct calls appropriately.
Assist leaders with reporting and forecasting needs.
Aid in check runs both internal and external to the accounting systems, ensuring all supporting documentation and approvals have been obtained before payments are issued.
Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
Attend and participate in meetings as required. Ensure that work area is clean, secure, well maintained, and organized.
Assist Accounting Department personnel as needed.
Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required.
Essential Skills
1+ years experience with Accounting (journal entries, reconciliations, month-end support)
Understanding of internal expenses/reimbursements
Work Environment
This position is fully on-site, with working days Monday to Friday,
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00
• 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 Rutherford,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Jan 1, 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.
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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