Hybrid Bookkeeper

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Bookkeeper for a hybrid role based in West Des Moines, IA. You will handle AP/AR, client billing, reconciliations, and month-end close under the supervision of the Controller.

The position requires 2+ years of bookkeeping experience, proficiency with Excel and accounting software, and strong attention to detail. Benefits and standard office tools are provided in a professional setting.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of bookkeeping or relevant accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software for day-to-day bookkeeping tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet tools for tracking, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data entry and financial recordkeeping.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong follow-through and reliability in completing assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively with finance team members and respond to requests for information and support.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable transactions, including reviewing invoices, coding expenses, and ensuring timely payments, while maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
• Process accounts receivable transactions by preparing and issuing invoices, recording receipts, and monitoring outstanding balances.
• Prepare monthly client billing, ensure accuracy of charges, and track payments to support timely collections and proper revenue recognition.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, and other financial records regularly to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Process employee expense reimbursements, verify proper documentation, and ensure compliance with internal policies.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including preparing schedules, supporting reconciliations, and maintaining organized financial records.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including recurring and adjusting entries, to ensure accurate and complete general ledger records.
• Provide supporting documentation and schedules for audits, tax filings, and other compliance requirements.
• Process or assist with monthly and quarterly sales tax filings across several states, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Assist with reporting and other finance-related tasks as needed to support the broader finance function.
• Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems for financial documents to support easy retrieval and compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

General bookkeeping

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Job Description

The bookkeeper maintains accurate financial records and supports day-to-day bookkeeping operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, client billing, account reconciliations, and other assigned duties. This role plays a key part in ensuring timely and accurate financial transactions, supports compliance activities such as audits and tax filings, and assists with monthly close processes.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable transactions, including reviewing invoices, coding expenses, and ensuring timely payments, while maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
• Process accounts receivable transactions by preparing and issuing invoices, recording receipts, and monitoring outstanding balances.
• Prepare monthly client billing, ensure accuracy of charges, and track payments to support timely collections and proper revenue recognition.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card accounts, and other financial records regularly to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Process employee expense reimbursements, verify proper documentation, and ensure compliance with internal policies.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including preparing schedules, supporting reconciliations, and maintaining organized financial records.
• Prepare and post journal entries, including recurring and adjusting entries, to ensure accurate and complete general ledger records.
• Provide supporting documentation and schedules for audits, tax filings, and other compliance requirements.
• Process or assist with monthly and quarterly sales tax filings across several states, ensuring timely and accurate submissions.
• Assist with reporting and other finance-related tasks as needed to support the broader finance function.
• Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems for financial documents to support easy retrieval and compliance.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of bookkeeping or relevant accounting experience.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software for day-to-day bookkeeping tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet tools for tracking, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data entry and financial recordkeeping.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Strong follow-through and reliability in completing assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively with finance team members and respond to requests for information and support.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience handling accounts payable and accounts receivable processes from end to end.
• Familiarity with client billing and payment tracking in a professional services or similar environment.
• Experience preparing and posting recurring and adjusting journal entries.
• Exposure to multi-state sales tax filings on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Comfort working with Microsoft Office applications in addition to Excel.
• Ability to support audit and tax preparation by organizing and providing required documentation.

Work Environment

This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with work performed in the office from Monday through Wednesday and from home on Thursday and Friday. The role operates in a professional office setting with a typical daytime schedule, offering a flexible start time between approximately 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., ending around 5:00 p.m. The bookkeeper collaborates closely with the finance team and reports directly to the Controller, working with standard office technology, accounting software, and Microsoft Office tools in a structured yet flexible environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Des Moines, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 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 hybrid position in West Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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.