Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant | Rockville, MD | HybridWhy this company?Aston Carter is hiring for a contract opportunity for two staff accountants in Rockville, MD! This is with a growing company that could offer opportunities for longer term employment.Details:Location: Rockville, MDHybrid Work Schedule (3 days per week in the office)Monday-Friday9am-5pm2-month contractNecessary Skills3+ years in a Staff Accountant role.Strong US GAAP experience.Strong revenue recognition skills.Strong General Ledger experience.Strong Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP).A day in the roleMaintain and oversee the companys general ledger, ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with accounting principles (GAAP).Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and adjusting entries.Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, including reconciling sub-ledgers to the general ledger.Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, such as cash, inventory, fixed assets, and other accounts.Investigate and resolve discrepancies or reconciling items in the general ledger accounts.Assist in the preparation of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow) in accordance with applicable accounting standards.Assist in the preparation of variance analyses, comparing actual performance with budgeted results. - Ensure compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) or other internal control frameworks, as applicable, and assist with internal and external audits.Maintain the fixed assets register, ensuring proper capitalization, depreciation, and disposals.Prepare and post monthly depreciation entries and perform reconciliations of asset balance.Collaborate with other finance teams, such as Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, to ensure the accuracy of the general ledger.Provide support to operational departments, answering accounting-related queries and assisting with financial analysis when required.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.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:+ Hiring diverse talent+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our peopleThe 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.