Bookkeeping Assistant

Aston Carter • Ames, IA • 1d ago

Job Title: Bookkeeping AssistantJob Description

Join our team as a Bookkeeping Assistant, where you'll support the financial operations of our business by maintaining accurate financial records. Your role will encompass basic data entry, assisting with financial reporting, managing calendars, scheduling meetings, handling correspondence, and preparing reports.

Responsibilities

Assist the office Bookkeeper in daily tasks.

Support financial operations through accurate record maintenance.

Conduct basic data entry tasks.

Assist with the preparation of financial reports.

Manage calendars and schedule meetings efficiently.

Handle correspondence with professionalism.

Prepare various reports as needed.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in calendar management.

Strong administrative support skills.

Understanding of human resources functions.

Executive support capabilities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Customer service skills.

Basic accounting skills.

Ability to interpret financial statements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

High level of professionalism is essential.

Entry-level accounting experience required.

Prior administrative experience is a must.

Strong computer skills are necessary.

No specific industry experience is required.

Work Environment

You will be working in a family-owned company with about 60 employees, where company culture is highly valued, focusing on both tasks and attitudes. The work schedule is Monday through Friday during the first shift. The company is expanding, having recently launched a new product for cattle.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Ames,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2025.

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.

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