Job Title: Accountant

Job Description

The Accountant position requires comprehensive knowledge of general accounting duties including GAAP reporting, accruals, monthly financial statements, inventory analysis, and budgets. In this role, you will prepare, examine, and analyze accounting records and financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards. You will support the Finance and Operations departments and drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

Facilitate monthly management report out to the parent company, including communicating deadlines, providing key financial data and highlights, and conducting overall review.Assist in the development and evolution of accounting policies and procedures.Analyze and interpret operating results, providing monthly variance commentary and reporting.Perform analysis of inventory position and collaborate with Sales & Operations to determine excess or obsolete inventory and make recommendations for disposition.Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).Manage the A/R aging balance to ensure timely collection of receivables and resolve discrepancies with customers.Develop and monitor accruals to facilitate the closing process.Manage the financial aspects of special customer/vendor relationships and agreements, reporting the status to the manager timely.Oversee treasury functions, including bank reconciliation, cash receipts, and other cash-related entries.Manage all aspects of capital assets, collaborating with project managers on cash flow, timing, spend, and commitments.Assist the manager in advising and directing work functions of the accounting department.Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.Correct or report any observed safety hazards and support safety policies and programs.

Essential Skills

Strong knowledge of accounting, general ledger, reconciliation, month-end processes, journal entries, reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and balance sheet management.Comprehensive understanding of GAAP.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).Demonstrated technical expertise and ability to learn new skills quickly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business preferred.Two to five years of related accounting experience preferred.Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.Experience with ERP systems such as Sage preferred.Small company experience is a plus.CPA preferred but not required.Completion of INL Leadership Course.

Work Environment

This is a fully on-site position with first shift hours and some flexibility with start time. The team comprises five people: CFO, Controller, Commercial Finance Manager, Financial Analyst, and Accountant. The work environment is business casual.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Largo, Florida.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $105000.00/yr.

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Largo,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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.

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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 for other accommodation options.

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