Staff Accountant

Seeking Staff Accountant

Join a leading company in the fitness equipment manufacturing industry and play a key role in supporting the financial operations of a growing organization. This Staff Accountant position is ideal for an accounting professional looking to build on their experience in a dynamic, product-driven environment where accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement are valued. You'll have the opportunity to contribute across multiple areas of accounting, gain exposure to month-end processes and financial reporting, and make a direct impact on the organization's success while working alongside an experienced finance team.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or other related field of study

2+ years of accounting experience

Strong experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.

Experience preparing accruals and ensuring accurate expense recognition.

Knowledge of fixed asset accounting, depreciation, and amortization.

Intermediate Excel skills.

Responsibilities Include

• Perform general ledger and balance sheet reconciliations, including cash and credit card accounts.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and accruals to support accurate financial reporting.
• Manage fixed asset additions, retirements, depreciation, and intangible asset amortization.
• Support sales tax registrations, filings, and reconciliations.
• Review AR aging and assist with AP-related activities as needed.
• Respond to audit requests and prepare supporting documentation.
• Analyze financial data and contribute to process improvements and accounting best practices.
• Partner with customers, vendors, and internal teams to resolve accounting-related matters.
• Support special projects and ad hoc accounting analyses.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Poway, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $38.46/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Poway, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Poway,CA.

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® Platinum Award 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.