Job Title: Staff Accountant

Location: Oceanport, NJ (Hybrid)

Job Description

The Staff Accountant is responsible for researching, analyzing, and resolving unapplied and unidentified cash payments. This role ensures accurate application of customer payments, maintains clean accounts receivable balances, and supports timely financial reporting. The specialist works closely with internal teams and external customers to resolve payment discrepancies efficiently.

Responsibilities

Research and resolve unapplied, unidentified, and misapplied cash payments.Apply customer payments accurately to open invoices in the accounting system.Investigate payment discrepancies including short pays, overpayments, and deductions.Communicate with customers regarding payment details and discrepancies.Collaborate with Accounts Receivable, Billing, and Collections teams.Maintain documentation of research and resolution activities.Ensure unapplied cash balances are resolved within established timelines.Assist with month-end close and account reconciliations.Follow internal controls and accounting policies.Identify process improvement opportunities.

Essential Skills

2+ years of accounting experience (reconciliations, general accounting, accounts receivable).Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred).Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.High attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.Epic experience, specifically running reports on how cash was posted.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP).Familiarity with ACH, wire, lockbox, and remittance processing.

Interviews are happening this week! If interested, please send over your most recent resume to smauriello@ astoncarter.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone screen to go over the position in more detail.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oceanport, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.05 - $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 hybrid position in Oceanport,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 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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