• Capital Project Accountant

    Aston Carter (Tampa, FL)


    Job Title: Capital Project Manager

    Job Description

    We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Capital Project Manager to lead and coordinate capital projects while managing financial activities for plant fund accounts. This role includes overseeing project numbers, monitoring expenses, and ensuring accurate coding for all projects. The position requires close collaboration with campus presidents and the Facilities and Planning department to drive the successful execution and reporting of capital improvement initiatives.

    Responsibilities

    + Maintain accurate project numbers and track all related expenses.

    + Verify proper project coding and monitor plant fund account activity.

    + Process and validate plant fund budget transfers and reallocations.

    + Collaborate with campus presidents on capital improvement fund items and projects.

    + Approve and monitor expenses for capital improvement projects and purchases.

    + Close out capital improvement projects and purchases at fiscal year-end.

    + Prepare monthly reports, including state reporting as required.

    + Monitor plant fund budgets and conduct monthly meetings with the Facilities and Planning department and CFO.

    + Develop annual plant fund budgets and manage business assets and associated expenses.

    + Perform ad-hoc reporting and maintain depreciation schedules.

    + Provide audit documentation and approve requisitions for projects and business assets.

    + Reconcile plant fund accounts and research transactions as needed.

    + Complete year-end reporting in compliance with institutional requirements.

    Essential Skills

    + Demonstrated expertise in capital asset and capital project management.

    + Strong accounting knowledge, including general ledger maintenance and month-end closing processes.

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

    + Proven experience in managing capital projects and assets from initiation through completion.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience collaborating with Facilities and Construction teams is preferred.

    + Prior management experience is a plus, though not required; the role includes supervising one team member.

    + Strong interest in career growth and professional development.

    Work Environment

    This position is fully on-site at our Tampa, FL office and offers a contract-to-hire opportunity with room for professional growth. The role begins with a 37.5-hour workweek and has the potential to transition into a salaried permanent position.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tampa, FL.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $32.49 - $32.49/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 Tampa,FL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.