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Job Description
We are seeking an Accounting Specialist to join our team and contribute to our financial transformation efforts. This newly created role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team environment, where you will play a crucial role in managing and coordinating financial activities.
Responsibilities

• Assist with budget and forecasting processes, including monthly rolling forecasts, annual budgets, and 5-year plans.
• Develop financial models and prepare projections.
• Assist with monthly closing activities such as calendars, checklists, system journal postings, and journal entries.
• Prepare consolidated monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports.
• Conduct financial statement analysis and key account reconciliation.
• Drive process changes and simplify repetitive reporting activities through automation.
• Read, interpret, and implement changes in U.S. GAAP, ensuring compliance with legal guidelines and established accounting principles.
• Utilize ERP systems and demonstrate intermediate MS Excel skills, including pivot tables and complex formulas.
• Provide backup support for accounts receivable and accounts payable functions as required.
  

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in accounting, general ledger, finance, financial statement analysis, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Experience in financial modeling and month-end processes.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Intermediate skills in MS Excel, including pivot tables and complex formulas.
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to coordinate monthly and annual closings, prepare monthly forecasts, and other analytical schedules.
  

Work Environment
Join a team that is undergoing a significant transformation over the next few months. The work environment fosters the development of team members and promotes a collaborative atmosphere. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to meaningful process changes and automation initiatives.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.
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 fully onsite position in Plainview,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 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.
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 for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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