Job Title: Accounting Assistant
Job Description
The Accounting Assistant will support the accounting team with day-to-day financial operations, focusing on general ledger support, journal entries, account reconciliations, and analytical reporting. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working with spreadsheets and financial data.
Responsibilities
Prepare and post journal entries in support of month-end and period-end close processes.
Perform general ledger account reconciliations and maintain accurate rollforwards.
Analyze account activity and investigate variances to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Support spreadsheet-based analysis, including reconciliations, trend analysis, and ad hoc reporting.
Assist with maintaining accurate financial records in accordance with accounting policies.
Provide analytical and administrative support to senior accounting staff as needed.
Participate in process improvements and documentation of accounting procedures.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in Excel, including reporting and data analysis.
Experience with general ledger, month-end processes, and journal entries.
Understanding of debits and credits.
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
0-3 years of relevant experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Strong reconciliation skills.
Familiarity with accounting, reporting, and balance sheet tasks.
Work Environment
The work schedule is from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The dress code is business casual. The accounting team consists of approximately 20 people, providing a collaborative and supportive environment. There is significant room for growth and development within the largest health system in the area, which actively trains and develops staff for future roles.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hudson, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.63 - $33.99/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Hudson,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
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