Senior Accountant - Onsite Charleston (Contract-to-Hire)

Aston Carter; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Aston Carter is hiring for an Accountant in Charleston, SC, on a contract-to-hire basis. The role requires full-cycle accounting, GL, and job costing with a strong emphasis on accuracy and deadlines.

You will collaborate across Admin, Project Management, Estimating, and site teams, performing reconciliations and ad hoc reporting for multiple divisions. Onsite work with competitive hourly pay ranges from $38–$48.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting, including bank reconciliations and balance sheets.
• Full-cycle accounting experience, including journal entries, general ledger, month-end processes, audits, and reconciliations.
• Construction industry experience is a huge plus.
• Strong software skills, including proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Review and reconcile accounting transactions for accuracy and completeness.
• Execute period-end responsibilities while meeting processing deadlines.
• Support the Accounting Department through ad hoc reporting and special projects as needed.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate effectively with departments such as Administration, Project Management, Estimating, and Site Work Crews.
• Communicate with vendors and customers to resolve financial discrepancies promptly.
• Assist with clerical parts of closing, such as reconciliations (bank, vendor accounts, payable accounts, equipment activity).
• Generate reports for different parts of the company's divisions.
• Facilitate check runs.
• Work in the General Ledger (GL).
• Perform job costing.

Skills

Financial reporting

Full-cycle accounting

Construction industry experience

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Aston Carter is hiring for an Accountant in Charleston, SC, on a contract-to-hire basis. The role requires full-cycle accounting, GL, and job costing with a strong emphasis on accuracy and deadlines.

You will collaborate across Admin, Project Management, Estimating, and site teams, performing reconciliations and ad hoc reporting for multiple divisions. Onsite work with competitive hourly pay ranges from $38–$48.