📊 Staff Accountant Location: Cromwell, CT Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Nonprofit Reports To: Accounting Manager or Director of Finance 🏢 About Us We are a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to serving our community through impactful programs and services. Our team is passionate, collaborative, and committed to financial integrity and operational excellence. 💼 Position Summary The Staff Accountant plays a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the organization’s fiscal health. This position is responsible for general accounting functions, bank reconciliations, month-end close processes, and assisting with accounts payable and receivable. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and highly proficient in Microsoft Excel. 🛠️ Key Responsibilities + Perform daily and monthly general ledger accounting tasks + Prepare and reconcile bank statements and other financial accounts + Assist with month-end and year-end close processes + Support AP/AR functions as needed, including invoice processing and payment tracking + Maintain and organize financial documentation and records + Prepare journal entries and assist with financial reporting + Serve as the go-to resource for accounting-related inquiries outside of AP/AR + Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate financial data + Assist with audits and compliance reporting 🎯 Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field + 1+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting + Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles + Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, formulas) + Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Blackbaud) + Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills + Ability to work independently and as part of a team Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/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 onsite position in Cromwell,CT. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.