Accounting Assistant

Aston Carter • Miami, FL • 5h ago

Actively looking to hire an Accounting Assistant to join the team on a Monday to Friday basis in DORAL, FL! this is an on-site role ! Must have good Excel skills! Open to candidates that have internship experience ! Bachelors Degree preferred

Job Description

We are seeking a sharp, motivated, and growth-minded accounting professional to join our team during an exciting phase of building a new accounting department. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership, develop new skills, and help implement strong accounting processes.

Responsibilities

Prepare, update, and analyze financial reports to support leadership and operational decision-making.

Assist with month-end close activities and perform ad hoc financial analysis as needed.

Process invoices, payments, and receipts in a timely and organized manner using Excel and ERP systems.

Manage collections efforts and follow up on outstanding balances.

Respond to accounting inquiries via email with professionalism and accuracy.

Communicate with vendors and customers by phone to resolve issues or provide updates.

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Identify and resolve accounts payable and accounts receivable variances with urgency and attention to detail.

Maintain thorough documentation and clearly communicate findings.

Take full ownership of assigned tasks, ensuring follow-ups are completed and deadlines are consistently met.

Identify opportunities to streamline and modernize accounting workflows.

Recommend and implement enhancements that improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

Essential Skills

2-3 years of related accounting experience (e.g., AP, AR, Collections, etc.).

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas, formatting, etc.) and general Microsoft Office applications.

Experience utilizing QuickBooks accounting software.

A proactive, self-starting mindset-someone who takes initiative, problem-solves independently, and embraces new challenges.

Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and a desire to grow professionally as the accounting department expands.

Work Environment

Work is conducted onsite from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. This is an opportunity to be part of a growing aviation company where you'll play a key role across multiple areas of the business. The role encourages initiative and problem-solving, offering a chance for advancement as you contribute to building processes, structure, and best practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Miami, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/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 Miami,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 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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