Accountant - General

Job Title: Accountant - GeneralJob Description

We are seeking a dedicated general accountant for a temporary placement of at least six months. Initially, you will assist with an upcoming financial audit, requiring a fast learner who is organized and capable of working swiftly and accurately under tight deadlines. Following the accounts receivable audit, you will support a Fixed Asset audit, reviewing the fixed asset register and ensuring proper utilization or identifying items for write-off.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, organize, and maintain customer order documentation, including purchase orders, sales orders, contracts, shipping and delivery records, and invoices, to support revenue and receivables testing.

• Maintain an organized, indexed audit file and track the status of open requests.

• Monitor the accounts receivable aging report and follow up with customers on past-due balances by phone and email for assigned accounts.

• Prepare credit review summaries and recommendations for management approval.

• Migrate customer invoice disputes into Salesforce.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus 13 years of accounting, accounts receivable, or related experience.

• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and the order-to-cash process.

• Proven software skills in Microsoft Office; SAP is beneficial.

• Ability to work under pressure and handle tight deadlines.

• Strong work ethic and reliability.

• Good command of spoken and written English.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.

• Teamwork skills plus good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience with Vlookups and ERP systems, particularly SAP.

• Customer service and collection calls experience.

• Familiarity with month-end procedures.

Work Environment

The position requires being on-site every day for the first few weeks during training. The role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you will help clean up invoices before migrating them into Salesforce.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Bohemia, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $35.00/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 Contract position based out of Bohemia, NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bohemia,NY.

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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) 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.