Project Accountant

Aston Carter • Indiantown, FL • 1d ago

Job Title: Project Accountant

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to support day-to-day financial activities within the Outage Business Unit at a major Florida-based power generation site. This role is critical during planned outage seasons and requires strong accounting fundamentals, operational awareness, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced plant environment. You will handle site-level financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, while also ensuring accurate consolidation of project entities and compliance with SOX and GAAP requirements. This is a contract role with the potential to extend up to two years and may convert to a full-time position based on performance and business needs.

Responsibilities

Prepare financial statements, operating budgets, and site-level financial reports.

Handle daily accounting activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.

Ensure accurate consolidation and reporting of all project entities.

Maintain SOX compliance across all accounting processes.

Create financial forecasts and support site-level budgeting.

Prepare quarterly tax provisions and ensure timely reporting.

Interpret and apply accounting policies relevant to the site.

Essential Skills

6-10 years of experience in accounting.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including lookups, pivot tables, and modeling.

Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and consolidation.

Experience in dealing directly with vendors, accounts payable/receivable, and project accounting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.

CPA / MBA or advanced degree is desirable.

Background in construction, industrial plants, refinery, or similar environments is highly beneficial.

Familiarity with SAP, FMIP, Passport, or similar ERP systems preferred.

Work Environment

The position requires working onsite Monday through Friday in Indiantown, FL. During project ramps, the role necessitates working six 10-hour shifts. Overtime is required as part of the project-based business unit. Joining one of the largest companies in Florida offers ample room for growth and career progression.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Indiantown, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $45.00/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 Indiantown,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 29, 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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