Job Details
Accounting Specialist
2024-11-21 Aston Carter Happy Valley,OR
Description:
Essential Skills
Additional Skills & Qualifications
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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
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 ...@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
Job Title: Accounting Specialist
Job Description
This role involves assisting in establishing financial obligations related to contracts and agreements, maintaining electronic and hard copy financial files, and supporting agreement recipients in preparing advance and reimbursement payment requests. You will also review payment requests for accuracy and completeness, gather and report quarterly payment accrual information, and assist in the timely closing out of expired, terminated, and canceled contracts and agreements.
Responsibilities
- Assist in establishing financial obligations related to contracts and agreements.
- Maintain electronic and hard copy financial files related to contracts and agreements.
- Support agreement recipients in preparing advance and reimbursement payment requests and supporting documentation.
- Assist agreement recipients in completing and timely submitting financial and performance progress reports.
- Review advance and reimbursement payment requests from agreement recipients for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with financial and programmatic requirements.
- Gather and report quarterly payment accrual information.
- Assist in quarterly review of open obligations by verifying performance periods for agreements and contracts and associated financial data.
- Assist in timely closing out expired, terminated, and canceled contracts and agreements in accordance with financial and programmatic requirements.
Essential Skills
- 5+ years in accounting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (PT and VLOOKUPS)
- Comfortable learning new software systems
- High level of communication through email or conversation
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Reconciliation
- Journal entry
- General ledger
- Accounting
- Invoicing
- Accounts payable
- Accounts receivable
- Month end
- Experience in construction accounting
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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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 ...@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.