Accountant II
Company: Aston Carter
Location: Poway
Posted on: January 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Work with a large DoD business!
This company is looking for a strong general-ledger accountant to
support their team! Qualified candidates will have strong attention
to detail and has ability to hit deadlines. Apply now!
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or
related field. 3 years of experience as an accountant Experience
with journal entries, month-end close, and reconciliations.
Hands-on experience with the general ledger. Experience in
companies with revenue size of $50 million or more. Strong
experience with Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPS.
Experience with SAP or another mid-large ERP systems. Knowledge of
ASC 606, revenue recognition, and contracts a plus! Job
Description: This position offers an opportunity to work with
cutting-edge technology systems, with a focus on analyzing
statistical and proposal data to develop independent price and cost
recommendations for customer and supplier negotiations. The role
requires significant autonomy and a comprehensive understanding of
costing and pricing projects within a high-technology environment.
Responsibilities include: Compile and analyze source data from
government or commercial databases to establish price and cost
positions. Interface with internal functional groups and outside
vendors to gather necessary information. Perform detailed analysis
of supplier proposals and documentation to validate cost elements.
Conduct fact-finding at supplier locations to review proposal cost
estimates and source documentation. Determine the reasonableness of
proposed costs and pricing. Establish recommended price positions
to support negotiations. Interpret relevant government regulations
related to cost or pricing. Develop and maintain spreadsheet and
cost models to support analysis, preparing reports, charts, and
graphs of findings. Participate in cost and pricing reviews with
management, customers, and suppliers. Maintain confidentiality of
sensitive information. Ensure compliance with laws, regulations,
and company policies during business operations. Contribute to the
development and training of professional staff. Perform other
duties as assigned. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position
based out of Poway, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this
position is $39.88 - $42.29/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 Poway,CA. Application
Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 2026.
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 for other
accommodation options.
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