Accounting Manager

Aston Carter; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Hybrid/onsite flexibility

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Manager to oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable in Madison, WI. This fully onsite contract-to-hire role focuses on processing invoices, vendor documentation, and payroll assistance, with a strong emphasis on month-end closing and financial reporting.

You will manage lien waivers, insurance certificates, and job cost tracking while maintaining organized project records and providing reliable support to vendors and customers in a

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of construction accounting experience.
• Strong experience with Excel and QuickBooks.
• Experience in general ledger, reconciliation, journal entry, and accounts payable.
• 3+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or office management, preferably in construction.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks.
• Experience handling lien waivers, insurance certificates, and construction-related documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable using QuickBooks.
• Process invoices, customer billing, and payments while tracking lien waivers and vendor documentation.
• Maintain certificates of insurance and monitor insurance requirements.
• Assist with payroll processing and job cost tracking.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts.
• Support month-end closing and financial reporting.
• Maintain organized project, vendor, and accounting records.
• Serve as a point of contact for general office operations, vendors, and customers.
• Assist with permit, licensing, and other administrative requirements as needed.
• Perform other office duties as needed.

Skills

Construction accounting experience

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

General ledger

Reconciliation

Journal entry

Customer service

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Manager to oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable using QuickBooks. This role includes processing invoices, handling customer billing and payments, and tracking lien waivers, vendor documentation, and subcontractor compliance. The Accounting Manager will also maintain certificates of insurance and monitor insurance requirements, assist with payroll processing and job cost tracking, and reconcile bank and credit card accounts. Additionally, this position supports month-end closing and financial reporting, maintains organized project, vendor, and accounting records, serves as a point of contact for general office operations, vendors, and customers, and assists with permit, licensing, and other administrative requirements as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable using QuickBooks.
• Process invoices, customer billing, and payments while tracking lien waivers and vendor documentation.
• Maintain certificates of insurance and monitor insurance requirements.
• Assist with payroll processing and job cost tracking.
• Reconcile bank and credit card accounts.
• Support month-end closing and financial reporting.
• Maintain organized project, vendor, and accounting records.
• Serve as a point of contact for general office operations, vendors, and customers.
• Assist with permit, licensing, and other administrative requirements as needed.
• Perform other office duties as needed.

Essential Skills

• 3-4 years of construction accounting experience.
• Strong experience with Excel and QuickBooks.
• Experience in general ledger, reconciliation, journal entry, and accounts payable.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, or office management, preferably in construction.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks.
• Experience handling lien waivers, insurance certificates, and construction-related documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Work Environment

Enjoy a super flexible work schedule, with the option to work four-day weeks and a hybrid arrangement occasionally. Embrace the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment that values flexibility and efficiency.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $41.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.

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] ([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.