Accountant

Accountant

We're looking for an Accountant who enjoys owning the details while gaining exposure across the full accounting cycle. This role offers hands-on involvement in month-end close, reconciliations, fixed assets, sales tax, audit support, and process improvement initiatives. It's a great opportunity for someone with 2-5 years of experience looking to expand their skill set and take ownership of key accounting functions.

What You'll Do

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 2-5 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.
• Exposure to sales tax, AR/AP functions, and audit support.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• NetSuite experience is a plus.

Why Join?

• Broad exposure across multiple areas of accounting.
• Opportunity to own key processes and contribute to improvements.
• Collaborative team environment with visibility across the business.
• Strong opportunity for professional growth and development.

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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.