Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Location: Rye Brook, NY

Pay: $65-70k

Overview

A growing multi-unit organization is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its accounting team. This position will support month-end close, account reconciliations, payroll-related accounting, sales tax compliance, expense reporting, and financial analysis activities. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys identifying opportunities to improve processes and strengthen internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and prepaid schedules as part of the monthly close process.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and maintain assigned general ledger accounts.
• Reconcile various bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and file sales and use tax returns across multiple jurisdictions.
• Review and reconcile corporate credit card and employee expense reporting activity.
• Partner with Human Resources and other cross-functional teams to support payroll-related accounting and benefit reconciliations.
• Analyze inventory, cost of goods sold, and related variances to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and U.S. GAAP requirements.
• Support lease accounting, fixed asset accounting, and other technical accounting initiatives as needed.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Participate in audits, special projects, and ad hoc financial analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, month-end close procedures, and account reconciliations.
• Experience with sales tax compliance and general ledger accounting preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of lease accounting standards and internal controls is a plus.
• Experience within retail, hospitality, consumer products, or other multi-location environments is preferred.

Preferred Attributes

• Self-motivated and proactive approach to problem solving.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process enhancement.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders across the organization.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Rye Brook, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $110000.00/yr.

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.

401k Medical Dental Vision PTO / Sick

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Rye Brook, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rye Brook,NY.

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.

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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.