Accountant

Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and efficient accountant who will be responsible for managing and optimizing our financial processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of basic accounting principles and the ability to work collaboratively with our team to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of our financial operations.

Responsibilities:

• Perform general ledger account reconciliation.
• Resolve aging balances on the balance sheet.
• Optimize manual processes and day-to-day operations.
• Research discrepancies and document findings accurately.
• Collaborate with team members to address large balances on balance sheet accounts.
• Assist with external audits and new account reconciliations.
• Ensure efficient and accurate documentation of financial activities.

Essential Skills:

• Knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Experience with general ledger account reconciliation.
• Ability to research discrepancies and document findings.
• Detail-oriented and efficient operational accounting skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliation.
• Proficiency in month-end processes, invoicing, and financial reporting.
• Advanced skills in Excel, including pivot tables.
• Experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and fixed asset management.
• Understanding of tax accounting, debits and credits, profit and loss, and property accounting.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.50/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 Knoxville, TN.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2025.

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.