What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant II position at Aston Carter?
Manufacturing company looking for a strong Accountant to support their team. This person will be responsible for assisting in different facets of general ledger accounting. Great opportunity to work with a government contracted company with a large team! Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or any other related field of study3 years of experience in general ledger accountingMust have hands-on experience with month-end, journal entries, reconciliationsMust have strong Excel experience (pivot tables and VLOOKUPS)Experience with revenue recognition or ASC606 standards nice to have!Description:• Compile and analyze source data from government or commercial databases, tables, and indexes to establish price and cost positions;• Interface with several internal functional groups as well as outside vendors/suppliers to gather information;• Perform detailed analysis of supplier proposals and supporting documentation to validate labor, material, and other cost elements for supplier products, and/or services;• Perform fact finding at supplier locations as needed to review basis of estimates and source documentation verifying proposal cost estimates;• Determine reasonableness of proposed cost and pricing;• Establish recommended price positions to support negotiations with customers and suppliers; • Interpret relevant government regulation(s) (i.e. FAR, DFARS, DEAR) relating to cost or pricing;• Develop and maintain spreadsheet and/or cost models to support price/cost analysis, and prepare reports, charts, and graphs of findings;• May participate in cost and pricing reviews with management, customer, and or supplier representatives;• May participate in the development and training of professional staff;• Maintain the strict confidentiality of sensitive information; and• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company and expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.• Other duties as assigned or required.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Poway, CA.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $82950.00 - $87950.00/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: • 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)Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Poway,CA.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 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.
Salary : $82,950 - $87,950