• Capital Project Accountant

    Aston Carter (Tampa, FL)


    Capital Project Accountant needed in Tampa FL!

    Job Description

    Manage and coordinate capital projects while overseeing financial activities for plant fund accounts. Responsibilities include assigning project numbers, tracking expenses, and ensuring accurate coding across all initiatives. This role requires close collaboration with campus presidents and the Facilities and Planning team to ensure successful execution and comprehensive reporting of capital improvement projects.

    Responsibilities

    + Maintain accurate project numbers and track all associated expenses.

    + Ensure proper project coding and monitor activity within plant fund accounts.

    + Process and validate budget transfers and reallocations for plant funds.

    + Partner with campus presidents on capital improvement projects and funding items.

    + Approve and oversee expenses related to capital improvement projects and purchases.

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

    + Prepare monthly financial reports, including required state reporting.

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

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

    + Perform ad-hoc reporting and maintain accurate depreciation schedules.

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

    + Reconcile plant fund accounts and research discrepancies as needed.

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

    Essential Skills

    + Proven expertise in managing capital assets and overseeing capital projects.

    + Strong foundation in accounting principles, including general ledger management and month-end close processes.

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

    + Demonstrated success in leading capital projects and asset management from initiation through completion.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Experience working collaboratively with Facilities and Construction teams is preferred.

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

    + Strong commitment to career growth and ongoing 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.

     

    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 Dec 15, 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.