Accounting Assistant

Job Title: Accounting Assistant

Job Description

The Accounting Assistant provides essential financial and administrative support to project managers and project accountants, with a primary focus on project billing, cost review, and invoice generation. This role supports the financial health of projects by ensuring costs are accurate, billable activities comply with contract terms, and invoices are produced timely and correctly. The position operates in a project-based accounting environment common to engineering and professional services firms. This role operates in a collaborative, project-driven environment and serves as a foundational position within project accounting.

Responsibilities

• Review project costs, labor, and expenses for accuracy and compliance prior to billing.
• Generate and prepare client invoices, including fixed fee, time & materials, and reimbursables.
• Support monthly and cyclical billing processes.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on billable versus non-billable cost clarification.
• Assist Project Accountants with maintaining accurate project financial records.
• Support project budgeting activities and financial status reporting.
• Maintain billing documentation and invoice support schedules.
• Assist with project close-out and final billing activities.
  
  

Essential Skills

• 2 years of Billing or Invoicing experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication skills and comfort working with cross-functional teams.
  
  

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00/hr.

Requirements

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 Dallas,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 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 for other accommodation options.