What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant II position at Aston Carter?
Description
Assist with ensuring the general ledger and reported financial information is correct, posted timely and completely, and is in compliance with GAAP. Assist with the design, implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and testing of internal controls related to GL accounts, reconciliation, and certification. Responsible for complying with policies, procedures, security requirements, and government regulations. Responsible for specific GL accounts: monthly entries, monitoring and reconciliations. Monitor and investigate trends in the GL and F/S. Assist with monitoring the department’s compliance with internal controls and with monitoring GL account reconciliations on a company-wide basis. Responsible for certain portfolio accounting entries and reconciliations for Investment Accounting. Assist with the preparation of various financial statement documents and supporting data for Financial Reporting. Assist with identifying and explaining trends or variances to budget in GL accounts. Assist with the preparation of data needed to complete various regulatory reports (ie: FDIC Call Report, SEC reports—may be responsible for certain schedules of those reports).
Skills
general ledger, accounting, gaap principles, reconciliation, investment accounting, financial statements, FDIC, SEC
Top Skills Details
general ledger,accounting,gaap principles,reconciliation,investment accounting,financial statements,FDIC,SEC
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Possess strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Demonstrate a high degree of proficiency with MS Office Suite, especially with Excel and spreadsheet development and use. Possess excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations relating to accounting in a financial institution.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Walla Walla, WA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $36.00/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:
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.
Assist with ensuring the general ledger and reported financial information is correct, posted timely and completely, and is in compliance with GAAP. Assist with the design, implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and testing of internal controls related to GL accounts, reconciliation, and certification. Responsible for complying with policies, procedures, security requirements, and government regulations. Responsible for specific GL accounts: monthly entries, monitoring and reconciliations. Monitor and investigate trends in the GL and F/S. Assist with monitoring the department’s compliance with internal controls and with monitoring GL account reconciliations on a company-wide basis. Responsible for certain portfolio accounting entries and reconciliations for Investment Accounting. Assist with the preparation of various financial statement documents and supporting data for Financial Reporting. Assist with identifying and explaining trends or variances to budget in GL accounts. Assist with the preparation of data needed to complete various regulatory reports (ie: FDIC Call Report, SEC reports—may be responsible for certain schedules of those reports).
Skills
general ledger, accounting, gaap principles, reconciliation, investment accounting, financial statements, FDIC, SEC
Top Skills Details
general ledger,accounting,gaap principles,reconciliation,investment accounting,financial statements,FDIC,SEC
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Possess strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Demonstrate a high degree of proficiency with MS Office Suite, especially with Excel and spreadsheet development and use. Possess excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations relating to accounting in a financial institution.
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Walla Walla, WA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $36.00/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 Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 13, 2026.
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 : $32 - $36