Junior Accountant (Entry Level)

Junior Accountant Bachelors degree in accounting, no experience! Job DescriptionThe Junior Accountant will support the financial management of projects by assisting with job costing, billing, budgeting, and month-end close activities. This role works closely with Project Managers and the Accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting, cost tracking, and compliance with company policies. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to grow within project-based accounting.Responsibilities

• Assist with project setup in the accounting system, including budgets, cost codes, and job numbers.
• Track and maintain job costs, ensuring expenses are coded accurately and timely.
• Support project billing activities, including preparation of invoices, backup documentation, and customer submissions.
• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable related to project work, including invoice entry, payment tracking, and collections support.
• Help reconcile project costs to the general ledger and investigate variances.
• Support month-end close processes, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Maintain organized project documentation, contracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
• Partner with Project Managers to answer financial questions and provide basic cost reporting.
• Assist with audit requests and ensure compliance with internal controls and policies.
• Perform ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed.

Essential Skills

• Accounting experience, specifically in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing.
• Proficiency in Excel, including formulas, lookups, and pivot tables.
• Basic understanding of GAAP principles.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to collaborate cross-functionally.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or working toward completion.
• 03 years of accounting experience, with project or cost accounting experience being a plus.
• Experience in the construction industry is preferred.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Sage, or QuickBooks is a plus.
• Familiarity with Vista accounting software is extremely nice to have.

Work EnvironmentThe position involves working Monday through Friday during regular business hours in an office setting. The company is experiencing healthy business growth, with new business lines such as data centers emerging. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Edwardsville, IL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Edwardsville, IL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Edwardsville,IL.

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® Platinum Award 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.