What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Specialist position at Aston Carter?
Job Title: Accounting SpecialistJob Description
This Accounting Specialist role involves supporting the accounting department with essential tasks such as job costing, billing, and data entry to ensure accurate financial records and timely invoicing. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
The role is onsite, requiring the candidate to work in an office setting. The environment is fast-paced, supporting collaboration and communication across departments.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Allentown, PA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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:
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.
This Accounting Specialist role involves supporting the accounting department with essential tasks such as job costing, billing, and data entry to ensure accurate financial records and timely invoicing. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform job costing for projects, ensuring accurate allocation of labor, materials, and overhead expenses.
- Prepare and process customer billing in accordance with company policies and project timelines.
- Enter and maintain accurate data in accounting systems, including invoices, purchase orders, and job cost reports.
- Reconcile job cost reports and assist with variance analysis.
- Communicate with project managers and other departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate billing.
- Assist with month-end closing activities and reporting as needed.
- Maintain organized records and support audits or compliance reviews.
- Job costing experience of 2 years.
- Billing experience of 2 years.
- Proficiency in navigating spreadsheets and creating simple formulas in Excel.
- Experience using a large ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, SAGE, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics, or NetSuite.
- Experience with SAGE.
- Familiarity with the construction industry.
The role is onsite, requiring the candidate to work in an office setting. The environment is fast-paced, supporting collaboration and communication across departments.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Allentown, PA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 Allentown,PA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 17, 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 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.
Salary : $28 - $32