Accountant

Accountant Cape Canaveral, FL Contract (6 months) Aerospace and Defense $38-$40/hr. 40 hrs./Week. 7-3:30 About the Opportunity: Process vendor invoices accurately and timely. Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receiving documents, and vendor invoices. Review invoices for proper coding, approvals, and supporting documentation. Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors and internal departments Why You'll Love Working Here: Supportive, team-driven culture that values collaboration, transparency, and accountability. Opportunity to grow your career with a global workforce solutions leader serving multiple industries. People-first environment that encourages employees to bring their authentic selves to work. Strong focus on partnership, innovation, and delivering meaningful results for clients and candidates. Why This Opportunity is Exciting: This role offers the opportunity to join a company that prioritizes both people and performance-where your contributions directly impact client success while providing you with room to grow and develop professionally. About Acara Solutions Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider- we help companies compete for talent. With experience across industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and design talent solutions that deliver the business outcomes they want. We draw on decades of experience to provide contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide. What You'll Do: Prepare weekly payment runs, including ACH, wire transfers, and checks. Run bank reports to identify and record automatic payments. Maintain vendor files, including W-9s, banking information, and vendor documentation. Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding balances. Monitor accounts payable aging and follow up on outstanding issues. Assist with vendor onboarding and maintenance. Ensure compliance with company purchasing and payment policie Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries. Maintain the integrity of the general ledger. Prepare and record accruals, prepaids, depreciation, and amortization entries. Analyze account activity and investigate unusual transactions. Maintain supporting schedules for balance sheet accounts. Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations, as applicable. Assist the Accounting Manager with the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process. Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations. Perform bank reconciliations. Prepare accrual calculations and supporting documentation. Review account activity for completeness and accuracy. Analyze account variances and investigate unusual fluctuations. Ensure all journal entries are properly documented and approved. Meet established month-end close deadlines. Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and supporting schedules. Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation. Assist internal and external auditors during quarterly and annual audits. Ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies. Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation. Assist with implementing and maintaining internal controls. Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy. Assist with special accounting projects. Assist with the preparation and filing of federal and state tax returns, and Forms 1099. Crosstrain within the Accounting Department. Provide backup support for accounts receivable, payroll, and other accounting functions as needed. Perform additional duties assigned by the Accounting Manager. Job Requirements What You'll Bring: High School Diploma or GED 2+ years of experience in accounts payable, general ledger accounting Additional Information: Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran. Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status. #J-18808-Ljbffr