Accountant/Payroll

Aston Carter; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an experienced accounting professional to assist the CFO in all phases of accounting. The role offers a hybrid work schedule with three days in the office and two days remote, plus a flexible 4-1/2 day work week option; based in Honolulu, HI.

The position is contract to hire, fully onsite in Honolulu, HI, with responsibilities across payroll, taxes, AP/AR, and project accounting, supporting financial reporting and cost tracking.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting preferred; minimum 3 years accounting/bookkeeping experience.
• Knowledge/Skills General knowledge of project accounting and proficiency with accounting software programs such as Deltek/Vision, Excel, Word, Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Assist the CFO in all phases of accounting as required.
• Payroll system responsibilities include time sheets, payroll deductions, payroll checks, labor distribution, budget reports, and job costing.
• Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable responsibilities encompass PO's, invoices, coding, postings, payments, reconciliations and subcontractor billings.
• Support project accounting and related financial reporting as needed.

Skills

Payroll

Accounting

Reconciliation

Payroll processing

Payroll accounting

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

General ledger

Deltek

Education

Associate degree in accounting

Tools

Deltek/Vision

Vantage Point

Excel

Word

Adobe

Outlook

Job description

Description

This person will assist the Chief Financial Officer in all phases of accounting as required. offers a hybrid office/remote schedule of three days in the office, two days remote, and a flexible 4-1/2 day work week option.Payroll and Job Cost System – responsible for all facets of the system including time sheets payroll deductions, payroll checks, labor distribution, budget reports, blueprint and miscellaneous costs, new job numbers, new employees, work in progress printout update.Taxes – responsible for federal withholding, FICA, FUTA, and SUTA tax returns and payments.Accounts Payable System – responsible for all facets of the system including PO's, invoices, coding, posting, payments, and reconciliations. Responsible for processing sub-consultant billings as it pertains to projects and reconciliation of consultant agreements to payments.Accounts Receivable System – responsible for all facets of the system including billings, posting, rebilling and interpret contracts and proposals for billing purposes. Submittal of Tax Clearance and other contractual requirements on State, City and Federal projects. Completion of Lien Waivers as required.Petty Cash Fund – responsible for cash distribution, replenishment, recording and reconciliations.Insurance – responsible for health insurance, TDI, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance.Assists Accounting on project accounting as needed.

Skills

Payroll, Accounting, Reconciliation, Payroll processing, Payroll accounting, Accounts payable, Accounts receivable, General ledger, deltek

Top Skills Details

Payroll,Accounting,Reconciliation,Payroll processing,Payroll accounting,Accounts payable,Accounts receivable,General ledger

Additional Skills & Qualifications

EducationAssociate degree (A. A.) from two-year college or technical school in accounting preferred. Minimum of 3 years of overall accounting/bookkeeping experience with 2 years of direct payroll experience.Knowledge/SkillsGeneral knowledge of project accounting and accounting procedures. Knowledge and confidence in using accounting software programs and other programs, e.g. Deltek/Vision, Vantage Point, Excel, Word, Adobe, and Outlook.

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Honolulu, HI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $38.46/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Honolulu, HI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 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® 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 [e-mail] 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.