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Job Title: Accounting AssociateJob Description

As an Accounting Associate, you will assist the team with project budgeting, invoicing, and preparing monthly status reports. You will be responsible for project coordination and managing all project-related document control. This includes developing and tracking decision logs, creating and processing action items, and assisting with accounts payable, overhead expenses, and general ledger accounting.

Responsibilities

+ Assist with project budgeting, invoicing, and monthly status reports.

+ Coordinate projects and handle all document control.

+ Develop and track decision logs, create and process action items.

+ Assist in processing accounts payable, overhead expenses, and general ledger accounting.

+ Perform coding in general ledger and data entry.

+ Assist with project set-up, budgeting, invoicing, and contract assessment.

+ Utilize Excel for pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and reporting.

+ Submit purchase requisitions and manage labor adjustments.

Essential Skills

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

+ Proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables and formulas.

+ Experience with Oracle software.

+ Industry experience with a mid to large-sized accounting and finance group.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.

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

+ Knowledge of GAAP, direct/indirect labor, billing, job costing, and project life cycle.

Work Environment

The position is based in a modern office located in Tampa, within a professional environment. The team comprises five accountants. Initially, the training will be conducted fully on-site during the contract period. Once training is completed, the position will transition to a hybrid work model. The company offers good pay raises upon permanent conversion and a strong benefits plan.

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.