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Staff Accountant Location: Beverly, MA Overview Our client is a growing manufacturing company seeking a Staff Accountant to join their accounting team. This position offers a great opportunity for accounting professionals looking to expand their experience in a collaborative environment while supporting a variety of accounting and financial functions. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced business where they can gain exposure to multiple areas of accounting and finance. Responsibilities • Assist with day-to-day accounting activities and financial operations • Prepare and post journal entries • Maintain accurate accounting records and general ledger activity • Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes • Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies • Assist with month-end close activities and financial reporting • Review and maintain supporting documentation for accounting transactions • Help ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business operations • Assist with inventory and operational accounting processes as needed • Support process improvement initiatives and special projects • Prepare ad hoc reports and provide accounting support to leadership Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred • 2+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related experience • Understanding of general accounting principles • Experience working with accounting software and Microsoft Excel • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines • Strong communication and teamwork skills • Desire to learn and grow within an accounting career Preferred Qualifications • Experience with general ledger accounting • Experience supporting month-end close activities • Exposure to manufacturing, inventory, or cost accounting • Experience working in a growing or fast-paced organization • Familiarity with ERP systems or accounting software platforms Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Beverly, MA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/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 Permanent position based out of Beverly, MA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Beverly,MA. 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.

Requirements

Must-haves

Assist with day-to-day accounting activities and financial operations
Prepare and post journal entries
Maintain accurate accounting records and general ledger activity
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
Assist with month-end close activities and financial reporting
Review and maintain supporting documentation for accounting transactions
Help ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business operations
Assist with inventory and operational accounting processes as needed
Support process improvement initiatives and special projects
Prepare ad hoc reports and provide accounting support to leadership

Nice-to-haves

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred
Experience with general ledger accounting
Experience supporting month-end close activities
Exposure to manufacturing, inventory, or cost accounting
Experience working in a growing or fast-paced organization
Familiarity with ERP systems or accounting software platforms
Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Beverly, MA.
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

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