401k Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Accountant (401k Specialized)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated accountant to join our team for a 3-6 month 401(k) project. In this role, you will play an integral part in maintaining financial accuracy and compliance by calculating late contribution interest, processing participant 401(k) enrollments, and organizing daily deposits. You will also assist with general administrative tasks and ensure all records are accurately maintained.

Responsibilities

• Calculate late contribution interest and prepare related correspondence for review and mailing.
• Open, sort, and distribute incoming mail and documentation.
• Prepare and organize daily deposits for processing.
• Process participant 401(k) enrollment and contribution election forms.
• Review payroll and enrollment records to ensure timely participant deferrals.
• Maintain accurate records and filing systems.
• Assist with general administrative and data-entry projects as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Degree in accounting or finance.
• At least 2 years of accounting experience.
• Experience in reconciliation, general ledger, month-end processes, and journal entries.
• Familiarity with 401(k), benefits, and pension plans.
• Proficiency in bank reconciliation, audit, and financial reporting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1-3 years of administrative, operations, benefits administration, retirement plan administration, payroll, or related office experience.
• Experience processing forms, maintaining files, and handling confidential information.
• Knowledge of ERISA, retirement plan compliance, or employee benefits.
• Experience in the financial services, retirement services, benefits consulting, or payroll industries.

Work Environment

This position is fully on-site for a 401(k) project. The work schedule is Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with a one-hour unpaid lunch break. The maximum billable hours are 7 per day unless otherwise approved. The team consists of a 20-person Accounting & Finance team. You will be working in a brand-new office space in New Rochelle, NY. Enjoy benefits such as 100% healthcare coverage, a pension plan, annual union and performance-based raises, Monroe College tuition discounts, a 401(k) and security fund, supplemental disability, life insurance, AD&D, discounted childcare, and free breakfast on Wednesdays and Fridays, as well as free lunch on Wednesdays.

This is a Contract position based out of New Rochelle, NY.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $34.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in New Rochelle,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2026.

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.

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