• Accounting Associate

    Aston Carter (Tampa, FL)


    Job Title: Accounting AssociateJob Description

     

    Assist the team with project budgeting, invoicing, and monthly status reports. Responsible for project coordination, handling all project document control, developing and tracking decision logs, and creating and processing all action items. Assist with processing accounts payable, overhead expenses, general ledger accounting, coding in the general ledger, data entry in the general ledger, assisting with project setup, budgeting, invoicing, reading and assessing contracts, purchase orders, Excel (including pivot tables and v-lookups), reporting, time management, submitting purchase requisitions, and labor adjustments.

    Responsibilities

    + Coordinate projects and handle document control.

    + Develop and track decision logs.

    + Create and process action items.

    + Assist with accounts payable and overhead expenses.

    + Participate in general ledger accounting and data entry.

    + Assist with project setup, budgeting, and invoicing.

    + Read and assess contracts and purchase orders.

    + Utilize Excel for pivot tables, spreadsheet creation, and formula understanding.

    + Submit purchase requisitions and manage labor adjustments.

    Essential Skills

    + 2+ years of project accounting and project billing experience.

    + Proficiency in project accounting, project billing, and cost management.

    + Familiarity with Oracle.

    + Strong knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables and v-lookups.

    + Experience with GAAP, direct/indirect labor, billing, job costing, and project life cycle.

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

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in the construction, engineering, environmental, or architecture industry is preferred.

    + Experience in a mid to large-sized accounting and finance group is required.

    + Knowledge of economics is advantageous.

    Work Environment

    Professional work environment in a modern office in Tampa. The team consists of five accountants. This position offers a hybrid work model after completing on-site training, which is fully conducted during the contract period. The role provides good pay raises once candidates become permanent employees, although it offers limited upward mobility, focusing more on stability.

     

    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 $22.00 - $26.93/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 Jan 23, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.