Aston Carter is hiring: Staff Accountant in Omaha

Staff Accountant/Senior Accountant

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Staff Accountant or Senior Accountant with 2-3+ years of experience to assist with accounting and finance functions. This role involves supporting the Financial Controller in the day-to-day operations, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, and month-end close processes. The ideal candidate should possess strong attention to detail, accountability, and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Financial Controller with day-to-day accounting and finance operations.
• Support month-end and year-end general ledger close processes and reporting requirements.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor and record transactions affecting daily position and inventory balances.
• Maintain the general ledger, including reviewing account mapping and adding new accounts.
• Manage customer credit and lien administration, including new customer setup and credit limit assessment.
• Prepare and complete year-end audit and regulatory audits as necessary.
• Monitor regulatory and tax filing requirements, including grain taxes and tonnage reports.
• Assist with financial settlements and budget management.
• Identify control and procedural weaknesses and recommend improvements.
• Prepare ad-hoc reporting and participate in special projects as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business.
• Experience in month-end close processes, general ledger maintenance, and reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables.
• Ability to file sales tax or property tax returns.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Sage 100 ERP is a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing or construction industries is beneficial.
• Grain commodity experience is advantageous.
• Strong initiative and ability to take ownership of tasks and processes.

Work Environment

The work environment is laid-back yet professional, with a direct management style. The role is 100% onsite, with flexibility for remote work if needed. The office operates Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, with a business casual dress code (jeans and nice shirt). The team values a positive culture with monthly luncheons, events, and out-of-office gatherings. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, with tiered premiums, as well as 80 hours of paid time off per year, accruing from day one.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Omaha, Nebraska.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $85000.00/yr. This company offers a range of benefits, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), a 401(k) plan, and various time-off options like vacation and paid holidays.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Omaha, NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 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.

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.