Description:

What you’ll do:

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of assigned financial transactions which may include accounts payable, accounts receivable or payroll

• Research and resolve difficult accounting discrepancies and irregularities in a timely manner

• Reviews, investigates, and corrects errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports

• Follow appropriate policies and procedures to assure that Southland maintains compliance with all state and federal laws as well as Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

• Respond to internal and external customer inquiries in a timely manner. Provide individual instruction as needed to ensure users understand processes related to their financial transactions

• Assist in improvement and/or development of internal processes and procedures

• Supporting all audits handled by the team (CBA, insurance, annual, etc.)

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent preferred

• 5+ years of accounting experience preferred

• Intermediate accounting knowledge

• Strong organization skills with high level of attention to detail

• Effective written and verbal communication skills; able to transfer knowledge to junior level staff

• Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure

• Ability to analyze and resolve difficult issues

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion

• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with intermediate to expert level ability to utilize MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, etc. required

• Ability to remain flexible in a rapidly changing environment

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

• Experience with union payroll

Skills:

Payroll, Month end, Journal entry

Additional Skills & Information:

Union Payroll, Payroll journal Entries, Month-End Close and Excel (pivot tables, vlookups)

Schedule: Hybrids (3 days OS; 2days remote)

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.