Entry Level Accountant (HYBRID)

Job Title: Entry Level Accountant

Job Description

This accountant plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of store cash reporting and related accounting activities. In this hybrid role, you review and correct cash reports, resolve accounting exceptions and customer service cases, prepare journal entries, and collaborate with multiple accounting and operational teams. This position offers exposure to a wide range of accounting functions and provides strong long-term career growth opportunities within a large, complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Review daily and periodic Cash Reports from stores and make corrections as needed to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Resolve and close C01 exceptions by identifying issues, making appropriate corrections, and documenting resolutions.
• Resolve and close Remedy cases related to Accounting Customer Service inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Verify that all Cash Reports are closed by each store and fully processed prior to month-end close to support accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare journal entries as needed to record cash, revenue, and related accounting transactions in accordance with established procedures.
• Collaborate with Car Wash, Credit Card, Lottery, Money Orders, Commission Fuels, Gas Accounting, and Sales Tax groups to research and resolve discrepancies.
• Work closely with Market Managers and Field Consultants to address store-level issues, clarify processes, and support compliance with cash handling and reporting standards.
• Perform research and analysis to investigate variances, reconcile accounts, and support the resolution of complex audit and accounting issues.
• Utilize Excel and other Microsoft Office applications to analyze data, create reports, and maintain documentation.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally with internal stakeholders to explain findings, corrections, and recommendations.
• Handle special duties and projects as assigned, contributing to continuous improvement of sales audit and accounting processes.

Essential Skills

• Strong math aptitude with the ability to perform accurate calculations and reconcile financial data.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience with pivot tables, formulas, and formatting.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook for documentation and professional communication.
• Solid understanding of accounting concepts such as debits and credits, cash application, invoicing, coding, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchase orders, and general finance principles.
• Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify issues, and propose solutions.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills for interacting with accounting teams, field personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work as a self-starter and perform independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple tasks.
• Previous experience analyzing data in an accounting or finance context.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience using Excel for data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation in a professional environment.
• Experience conducting research to resolve accounting or audit discrepancies.
• Interest in building a long-term career in accounting with opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Industry-specific experience in retail, convenience stores, or multi-location operations is beneficial.

Work Environment

This role operates in a hybrid work environment, with in-office work on Tuesdays and Thursdays and remote work on the remaining three days each week. You support a large network of convenience store locations that operate around the clock, contributing to a fast-paced and dynamic accounting environment. The facilities are modern office settings where you primarily work with standard office technology, including computers and Microsoft Office applications, to review financial data and prepare documentation. The organization emphasizes long-term career development and offers exposure to a wide range of accounting functions and industry-specific processes, providing a strong platform for professional growth.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irving, TX.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a hybrid position in Irving,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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® Platinum Award 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 for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.