Accountant at Aston Carter

Southington, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 May, 26

Salary

73000.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Bank Reconciliations, Month-End Closing, Journal Entries, General Ledger Maintenance, Sage, Excel, PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Financial Reporting, Software Updates

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

DIRECT HIRE - ACCOUNTANT - PLANTSVILLE, CT Job Title: Accountant Location: Plantsville, CT (Fully Onsite) Salary Range: $65,000+ Type: Direct Hire – Full Time Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated, detail‑oriented Accountant to join our close‑knit team of five, working alongside our Controller, Accounts Payable Specialist, and CFO. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative, hands‑on setting and values accuracy and efficiency in financial operations within a blue‑collar environment. Key Responsibilities: Perform bank reconciliations. Manage month-end closing processes. Prepare and post journal entries. Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts. Oversee software updates and improvements (Sage and Excel proficiency required) Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Proficiency in Sage accounting software. Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP. Strong experience with bank reconciliations and month-end procedures. Solid understanding of journal entries and general ledger maintenance. Qualifications: Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables and VLOOKUP. Strong experience with bank reconciliations and month-end procedures. Solid understanding of journal entries and general ledger maintenance. Experience implementing new accounting software Ability to work effectively in a small, collaborative team What We Offer: • A competitive salary complemented by a potential bonus. • An extensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance. • Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career advancement. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Plantsville, CT. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $73000.00/yr. STANDARD BENEFITS STANDARD BENEFITS Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Plantsville,CT. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2026. 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

Responsibilities

The Accountant will be responsible for performing bank reconciliations, managing month-end closing processes, and preparing and posting journal entries. Key duties also include maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts and ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.