Accounting Associate

Job Title

Project Accountant needed in Tampa, FL

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.

• 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.

• 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.

The position is based in a modern office located in Tampa, within a professional environment. The team comprises five accountants. Initially, 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.

Contract to Hire position based in Tampa, FL.

Pay range: $22.00–$26.93 per hour.

Benefits may include:

• 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 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)

Eligibility requirements may apply and benefits are subject to change and specific plan terms. If eligible, benefits for this temporary role are available as described.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

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 Clearly Rated 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 astoncarter for other accommodation options.