Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Accountant

Job Description

Under direct supervision, the Accountant is responsible for performing general ledger and related accounting functions for multiple funds, enterprises, and departments owned or administered by the organization. The accountant maintains confidentiality of all privileged information and provides accurate financial reports to various departments and agencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain working relationships with program managers and directors of assigned funds, enterprises, or departments.
• Prepare account analysis of specific accounts.
• Conduct bank reconciliations.
• Assist accounting clerks in daily maintenance of accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, purchase orders, encumbrances, and check requests.
• Prepare accurate monthly financial reports.
• Schedule and prepare financial reports required by funding agencies.
• Act as departmental supervisor in the absence of the Finance Director.
• Use MIP accounting software and Microsoft Office software to maintain the general ledger and related journals accurately and in a timely manner.
• Compile reports showing statistics of receipts, expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss, fund balance, and other items pertinent to business or administration operations.
• Review and approve purchase order requests and check requests.
• Review receiving reports and match them to purchase orders to close / complete purchase orders or process partial payments.
• Prepare and execute reimbursement requests and draw requests.
• Apply policies and procedures consistently when approving or authorizing transactions.
• Reconcile bank statements, credit card reports, general ledger accounts, and other data accurately.
• Create and generate spreadsheets as required.
• Prepare and send monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports.
• Assist with fixed assets as needed.
• Assist in supply inventory and ordering.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through research, attending seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences, reviewing professional publications, establishing networks, participating in professional societies, and conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
• Contribute to a team effort and achieve related results.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Work Environment

The work schedule is generally from 8am-5pm, with some flexibility on start and end times once training is complete. There is an option to work 1-2 days from home, provided proficiency with grants. The organization offers up to 40 medical plans to choose from, covering 75% of the benchmark plan cost, a 401k match up to 4%, PTO accrual for non-exempt employees at 4 hours per pay period, 26 days per year for exempt employees, and all federal holidays paid along with one floating holiday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gardnerville, Nevada.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.99 - $34.49 / hr.

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 :

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Gardnerville,NV.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2025.

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.

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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.