Staff Accountant

Take Your Accounting Career to New Heights as a Staff Accountant! Love accounting, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to be part of an exciting aviation-focused organization? We're looking for a motivated Staff Accountant to join our team and play a key role in managing financial operations, improving processes, and supporting company growth. If you're experienced in full-cycle Accounts Payable, enjoy building relationships across departments, and can confidently work independently, we'd love to meet you. About the Role As a Staff Accountant, you'll be responsible for managing high-volume Accounts Payable activities while supporting month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who wants to make an impact, develop their skills, and grow within a dynamic and fast-paced business. What You'll Bring Required Qualifications Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field 3+ years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience Experience with 3-way matching Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to work independently and proactively solve problems Preferred Qualifications QuickBooks experience What You'll Do Manage the full Accounts Payable cycle, processing approximately 200-250 invoices per month while ensuring accurate and timely vendor payments. Prepare weekly payment runs, including 20-30 checks per week , and help support ongoing ACH payment improvements. Maintain accurate AP records, vendor files, and supporting documentation in compliance with company policies and accounting standards. Review and match invoices, verify approvals, and ensure proper coding and purchasing compliance. Assist with month-end close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and financial reporting. Prepare and post journal entries accurately and on schedule. Perform monthly bank reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues promptly. Reconcile balance sheet accounts and support the preparation of financial statements and management reports. Provide support for Accounts Receivable processes as needed. Partner with departments across the organization and communicate regularly with leadership to support business operations. Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve accounting efficiencies. Adapt to evolving systems, processes, and business needs while embracing new learning opportunities. Assist with quarterly sales tax reporting. Support special projects and serve as backup for accounting leadership when needed. Why Join Us? Opportunity to grow your accounting career in a unique aviation-focused industry High visibility and cross-functional collaboration Ability to make a meaningful impact on accounting processes and operations Team-oriented environment with opportunities to learn and develop Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Englewood, CO. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.46/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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Englewood,CO. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026. 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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Talentify