Job Title: Staff AccountantJob Description

As a Staff Accountant, you will play a crucial role in streamlining accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and timely execution. You will be responsible for key pieces of the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis. You will also maintain and update fixed asset schedules, assist with audit preparation, and contribute to financial reporting for both internal and external stakeholders. This role offers exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional teams, fostering continuous improvement through automation and workflow optimization.

ResponsibilitiesStreamline accounts payable and receivable processes.Own key pieces of the month-end close process.Cultivate relationships with vendors and customers.Maintain and update fixed asset schedules.Assist with audit preparation and financial reporting.Drive continuous improvement through automation.Participate in special projects with senior leadership.Essential SkillsAccounting expertise with at least 3 years of professional experience.Strong grasp of GAAP and financial reporting standards.Proficiency in Excel and experience with accounting/ERP systems.Exceptional attention to detail and critical thinking ability.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work with ITAR products and related data.Additional Skills & QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.Outgoing and upbeat personality that meshes well with the team.Curiosity, energy, and a growth mindset.Work Environment

This position is fully on-site at the company headquarters. The accounting team is located on the top floor, which is scheduled for a modern renovation later this year. The team includes a VP of Finance, Cost Accountant, and Assistant Controller. The role follows a 980 schedule, working Monday through Thursday for 9 hours, with every other Friday off, and on working Fridays, the schedule is 8 hours. Shifts typically start between 7:30am and 8:30am, depending on department needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clearwater, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.05/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Clearwater,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 26, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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