Aston Carter
Accounting Manager
Aston Carter, Bridgeport, Connecticut, us, 06610
Accounting Manager
Responsibilities:
Oversee the General Accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Receipts, Fixed Assets, and Lease Accounting.
Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal control policies.
Supervise and support the Accounting, A/P, and A/R teams, providing backup as needed.
Develop team members through performance management, training, and fostering strong employee relationships.
Manage Sales & Use Tax Return filings.
Generate monthly A/R metrics reports.
Assist the VP with monthly and year-end closing activities to ensure timely financial statement generation.
Handle Fixed Asset accounting and reporting.
Collaborate with the VP to develop departmental goals and update internal control policies and procedures.
Manage the accounting staff responsible for financial reporting, billing, and collections.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience with supervisory experience preferred.
Proficiency in General Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and Sage Fixed Assets is a plus.
Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
Strong knowledge of MS Office suite.
What We Offer:
Competitive benefits supporting career, family, personal wellness, financial wellbeing, and retirement.
Opportunities to collaborate with talented teams across multiple states.
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters career development.
A culture that encourages work-life balance.
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 & Inclusion
At 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 people
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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
Responsibilities:
Oversee the General Accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Cash Receipts, Fixed Assets, and Lease Accounting.
Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal control policies.
Supervise and support the Accounting, A/P, and A/R teams, providing backup as needed.
Develop team members through performance management, training, and fostering strong employee relationships.
Manage Sales & Use Tax Return filings.
Generate monthly A/R metrics reports.
Assist the VP with monthly and year-end closing activities to ensure timely financial statement generation.
Handle Fixed Asset accounting and reporting.
Collaborate with the VP to develop departmental goals and update internal control policies and procedures.
Manage the accounting staff responsible for financial reporting, billing, and collections.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience with supervisory experience preferred.
Proficiency in General Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP and Sage Fixed Assets is a plus.
Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
Strong knowledge of MS Office suite.
What We Offer:
Competitive benefits supporting career, family, personal wellness, financial wellbeing, and retirement.
Opportunities to collaborate with talented teams across multiple states.
An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters career development.
A culture that encourages work-life balance.
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 & Inclusion
At 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 people
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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.