Job Title: Staff Accountant Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Staff Accountant to manage the payment cycle, resolve discrepancies, and ensure proper reconciliation to the General Ledger. This role involves ensuring the accurate accounting of payments made for scholarship programs and reviewing invoices for accuracy to mitigate risk prior to payment. The Staff Accountant will collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and support special projects as needed. Responsibilities + Manage the payment cycle and ensure timely processing. + Resolve discrepancies and ensure reconciliation to the General Ledger. + Accurately account for all payments made for scholarship programs. + Review invoices for accuracy and mitigate risk prior to payment. + Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues. + Support special projects as needed. Essential Skills + Proficiency in Accounting, General Ledger, Reconciliation, and Journal Entry. + Experience in month-end reporting. + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. + Strong written and verbal communication skills. + 2-4 years of relevant experience or a degree in Accounting. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Previous remote work experience. + Strong organizational skills. Work Environment + This is a remote position requiring previous remote work experience. The candidate must be available during core business hours, 8 AM - 5 PM EST. The role offers a contract-to-hire opportunity with great benefits upon conversion. Job Type & Location + This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jacksonville, Florida. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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 remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.