Job Title: AccountantJob Description The Accountant will manage core Accounts Payable functions, ensuring the smooth processing of checks and payments for approved invoices from various sources. This role involves recording and tracking incoming funds, investigating billing discrepancies, and reviewing employee expense reports. The Accountant will perform regular bank account reconciliations, oversee company credit card activity, and maintain job cost schedules for assigned projects. Additionally, preparing and distributing financial statements, processing payroll, and ensuring deadlines are met are key responsibilities. Responsibilities + Manage core Accounts Payable functions, including preparing checks and issuing payments for approved invoices. + Record and track incoming funds, including check deposits and wire transfers. + Investigate billing discrepancies and work with appropriate parties to resolve issues promptly. + Review, process, and reconcile employee expense reports in accordance with company policies. + Perform regular bank account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness. + Oversee company credit card activity and prepare monthly summaries of charges. + Maintain and update job cost schedules for assigned projects. + Prepare and distribute financial statements and standard accounting reports. + Process payroll accurately and in a timely manner. + Ensure all accounting and financial deadlines are consistently met. + Maintain workflow continuity by tracking tasks through completion and ensuring accountability. + Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to work additional hours as needed to meet business requirements. Essential Skills + Proficiency in Accounting and Reconciliation. + Experience with Sage and Excel. + Strong billing management skills. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. + 5+ years of experience in accounting. + Experience with Sage software. Work Environment This position is based on-site from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, at the St. Pete location. It is a 6-month contract-to-hire opportunity. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of St. Petersburg, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $36.05 - $43.30/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 St. Petersburg,FL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.