General Ledger Accountant

Job Title: General Ledger Accountant Job Description The General Ledger Accountant plays a key role within the Accounting & Finance team, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the organizations financial records. This position focuses on general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close activities, and financial reporting. The role is well-suited for a detail-oriented professional with a strong accounting foundation who thrives in a fast-paced, project-based environment and can manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Responsibilities

- Maintain and update the general ledger to ensure accurate and complete financial records.
- Prepare and post journal entries in accordance with GAAP and established accounting policies.
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies to ensure account accuracy.
- Support month-end close activities, including the preparation of supporting schedules and reports.
- Assist with the preparation and analysis of financial statements, including profit and loss and balance sheet reports.
- Conduct account reconciliations, including bank reconciliations, to verify the accuracy of transactions and balances.
- Perform profit and loss analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Use Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables and lookup functions, to perform financial analysis and support reporting needs.
- Utilize ERP or accounting software to record, track, and report financial data accurately.
- Research and resolve accounting issues and discrepancies independently, ensuring timely and accurate corrections.
- Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail and organization.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members and other departments to support financial reporting and operational needs.

Essential Skills

- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- At least 2 years of general accounting or general ledger experience.
- Working knowledge of GAAP and fundamental accounting principles.
- Hands-on experience preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Experience supporting month-end close processes.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including proficiency with PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and basic financial analysis.
- Experience performing account reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
- Ability to research discrepancies and independently resolve accounting issues.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines while handling multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Experience with ERP or accounting software.
- Experience in construction, electrical contracting, engineering, or other project-based organizations.
- Construction or project-based accounting experience.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.

Work Environment This position is 100% in-office, with standard full-time hours either 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role operates in a professional office setting within an Accounting & Finance team, using Microsoft Excel, ERP/accounting systems, and other standard office technologies to perform daily responsibilities. The environment is fast-paced and deadline-driven, offering opportunities to collaborate with colleagues on project-based financial activities while maintaining a structured, detail-oriented approach to work.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

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] 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.