Staff Accountant

Aston Carter•West Palm Beach, FL

3d•$36 - $41•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our team temporarily to cover maternity leave, with the potential for a long-term opportunity. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, supporting accounting operations, and assisting with month-end close activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
3–5 years of full-cycle accounting experience.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize independently.
Proficient in GAAP principles and basic analytics.
Experience with accounting software and tools such as QuickBooks, Excel (vlookups, pivot tables), Concur, etc.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle shifting priorities with professionalism.

Nice To Haves

Adaptable, proactive, and highly organized.
Strong communicator who can work independently and cross-functionally.
Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates professionalism under pressure.

Responsibilities

Process, code, and reconcile vendor invoices, employee expenses, and payments in alignment with internal policies.
Maintain communication with vendors and employees regarding payment status and issue resolution.
Prepare and process checks and electronic payments (domestic and international).
Reconcile daily cash activity and support weekly payment reporting.
Assist with month-end close, including balance sheet reconciliations, A/P aging review, and reporting tasks.
Perform reconciliations for corporate credit cards, expense reporting, and miscellaneous receivables.
Utilize SAP Concur for expense reporting, AR, and credit card statements.
Support budgeting processes by gathering data and assisting with variance analysis.
Prepare and submit 1099 forms and support audit and tax preparation activities.
Maintain organized accounting records and assist with special projects as needed.