Staff Accountant

Hybrid | Hartford, CT

Contract-to-Hire Opportunity

Pay Rate: $31.25 to $36.06 per hour

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where your accounting skills directly support meaningful community impact? Are you looking for a role that blends core accounting responsibilities with grant administration and long-term growth potential? This opportunity offers both stability and purpose.

We are partnering with a rapidly growing nonprofit organization in Hartford seeking a Staff Accountant to support accounts payable, grants administration, and general accounting operations. This is a high-visibility role within a collaborative finance team, ideal for someone who enjoys variety, accountability, and mission-driven work.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Contract-to-hire role with strong long-term potential

• Join a fast-growing nonprofit with increasing financial complexity and visibility

• Blend of accounts payable and grant accounting responsibilities

• Hybrid schedule with flexibility after onboarding and training

• Opportunity to grow alongside an expanding finance team

What You Will Be Doing

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions

• Research and resolve AP issues including adjustments, voids, and credit memos

• Compile and reconcile corporate credit card transactions

• Prepare monthly entries and reports as part of the close process

• Serve as backup for purchasing orders, payment processing, and budget tracking

• Process donor-related payments and designated fund distributions

• Manage vendor records, prepare year-end 1099s, and resolve outstanding checks

• Support audit requests, confirmations, and compliance documentation

• Assist with grant administration including monitoring budgets and expenditures

• Ensure grant spending aligns with award terms and compliance requirements

• Prepare grant-related financial reports and closeout documentation

• Maintain accurate grant records and supporting documentation

• Support the finance team with reporting, audits, and special initiatives

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred

• Two to five years of accounting experience

• Prior exposure to grants accounting or nonprofit finance strongly preferred

• Experience with accounts payable and general ledger support

• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• High degree of ethics and ability to maintain confidentiality

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools

Work Environment

• Hybrid schedule based in Hartford, CT

• Initial training period includes more frequent on-site presence

• Post-training schedule typically two to three days in office, performance dependent

• Collaborative, mission-focused team environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant who wants their work to matter, values growth over stagnation, and is excited to support an organization making a measurable difference in the community.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hartford, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $36.06/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 hybrid position in Hartford,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 2026.

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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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