Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities. This position will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, completing account reconciliations, preparing journal entries, and supporting ongoing improvements to accounting processes and systems. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in general ledger accounting, experience working within a multi-entity environment, and hands-on knowledge of NetSuite. This opportunity is well suited for an accountant who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable taking ownership of their responsibilities while working collaboratively with accounting leadership and other departments.
Responsibilities
- Support monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring assignments are completed accurately and within established deadlines.
- Prepare and post standard, recurring, adjusting, and reversing journal entries.
- Complete general ledger account reconciliations and research discrepancies or unusual variances.
- Create and maintain prepaid expense, accrual, and other supporting accounting schedules.
- Review financial statements and accounting activity for accuracy and consistency with company policies and GAAP.
- Prepare and maintain Excel-based schedules, reconciliations, and reports supporting monthly financial activity.
- Assist with customer invoicing in accordance with established contractual requirements.
- Provide accounting support for purchasing and accounts payable activities as needed.
- Participate in the implementation and continued optimization of NetSuite, including accounting process and system improvements.
- Assist with annual budgeting, financial variance analysis, and audit preparation.
- Support special projects and cross-functional accounting initiatives as needed.
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold strong internal accounting controls.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline preferred. An Associate's degree combined with relevant accounting experience may also be considered.
- CPA certification strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of professional accounting experience within public accounting or a corporate accounting environment.
- Understanding of general ledger accounting, month-end close, account reconciliations, and GAAP.
- Experience supporting accounting for multiple entities.
- Hands-on NetSuite experience required.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work effectively with accounting schedules, reconciliations, and financial data.
- Analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage deadlines and work independently while collaborating effectively with others.
Work Environment
This role involves working in an accounting environment with a focus on collaboration and efficiency. The position requires a high level of professionalism and follow-through while managing multiple responsibilities and deadlines. The use of advanced technologies such as NetSuite and Microsoft Excel is integral to daily operations.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Menasha, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $80000.00/yr. 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. Medical Insurance
HSA/FSA
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Life Insurance
401K
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Menasha, WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Menasha,WI.

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.

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