Staff Accountant

Company: Aerotek
Location: Wayne
Posted on: April 9, 2021

Job Description:

Position: Staff AccountantRate: $28/hr. - $32/hr.Location: Wayne, NJ (In office)Industry: Luxury Goods / RetailPosition type: Contract (1+ year)A global organization focused in the Luxury goods / Retail industry is looking to bring on a Staff Accountant to assist with a huge SAP implementation they are undergoing. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional to boost their resume by being part of an SAP implementation.This is a contract role which will go on for a year and could be extended until mid-2022. This staff accountant will also be assisting with the month end close, doing journal entries and working with the balance sheet.The full job description of this position is as below:Prepare and post general ledger entries.Reconcile various GL accounts (daily, weekly, & monthly) by gathering statements and balancing information.Troubleshoot reconciliation differences and communicate with all parties involved (branches, vendors, etc.); correct errors by posting adjusting journal entries.Maintain spreadsheets and prepare activity logs as needed for department.Support monthly end closing process.Assist with other accounting projects as assigned by management.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.1-5 years of relevant work experienceBasic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products, including Excel & Word.Strong communication skills (verbal + written).Excellent interpersonal skills.Excellent analytic skills required.Must be detail-oriented, with superior organizational skillsAbility to multi-task and manage tight deadlines.Must be a team player.Self-motivated, with high initiative and able to work with minimal supervision.Experience working within the retail industry in AccountingThis position is moving extremely fast as this is an urgent need for the client. If interested please send over your most up to date resume to Kmagnani@astoncarter.com or give me a call at 201-272-1704.Not the right fit for you!?!, please forward this position to anyone in your network looking for work within the Accounting & Finance realm. About Aston Carter:Aston Carter is a distinguished global provider of recruitment and staffing services to companies requiring highly specialized business professionals. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aston Carter has an unrivaled commitment to delivering first class service to clients and business professionals across a variety of disciplines, including Accounting and Finance as well as Governance, Risk and Compliance. With more than 60 offices across Europe, Asia Pacific and North America, Aston Carter provides local, regional and global expertise to drive value and meet our customers' unique needs. Aston Carter is a division of Aerotek. Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, a global talent solutions provider.The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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