Staff Accountant

Job Description : The Staff Accountant is responsible for preparing month-end financials, analyzing financial reports, assisting with inventory control, and processing accounts payable and receivable transactions. This role also supports budgeting, costing projects, and other accounting assignments.

Responsibilities :

Reconcile inventory and assist with job costing.

Complete month-end close procedures.

Prepare journal entries and accounting transactions.

Assist with intercompany transactions.

Reconcile accounts including payroll, accruals, fixed assets, and employee benefits.

Support the budgeting process.

Communicate effectively with management and other departments.

Assist with auditor requests.

Match purchase orders with stock receipts and process vendor payments.

Coordinate customer invoicing and billing statements.

Respond to inquiries from vendors, customers, and co-workers.

Participate in special projects and compile reports.

Qualifications :

Proficiency in Accounting Software such as Sage or Microsoft Dynamics GP.

Strong knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables, vlookup, and macros.

2+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting.

Solid understanding of general ledger, reconciliation, and financial reporting.

Degree in Accounting or related field is preferred.

Work Environment : The role is based at the Byron Center location with potential monthly travel to Breckenridge location and yearly travel to corporate headquarters in Ohio. The position requires standard work hours from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Byron Center, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $40.00 / hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Byron Center,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2025.

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® double diamond 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.