Senior Staff Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Staff Accountant to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing various accounting functions, including sales and use tax assessments, fixed asset management, and tax reporting. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a thorough understanding of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Review invoices received from vendors to determine if taxes should have been paid and self-assess the tax.

• File tax returns online for purchases in various states, including NC, FL, OK, and IL.

• Manage fixed assets, including monthly depreciation, journal entries, and decisions on capitalization.

• Ensure compliance with company policy that requires the capitalization of items over a certain dollar amount.

• Handle tax reporting for property taxes on equipment, including annual returns for additions and disposals.

• Potential involvement in lease accounting, depending on the candidate's knowledge and willingness to learn.

• Assist with the migration to SAP and adapt to changes in legal entities and business processes.

Essential Skills

• Sales tax

• Accounting

• Sales and use tax

• Use tax

• General ledger

• Journal entry

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting

• At least 1 year of experience in an Accountant role

• Knowledge of fixed assets and sales/use tax processes

• Ability to make decisions on capitalization and tax assessments

• Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Work Environment

Hybrid - 2 days remote, 3 days in office in Washington, NC. Open to candidates sitting out of Louisville, KY as well. Potentially flexible for Raleigh candidates. Standard office hours are 8 AM to 5 PM. Works closely with an Assistant, 1 Senior Accountant, 1 Staff Accountant, and 1 Accounts Receivable specialist.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.86 - $43.26/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 hybrid position in Washington,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 11, 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.

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.