Accounting Analyst

Job Title: Accounting Analyst needed in Riverview!

Job Description

The Accounting Analyst will perform detailed auditing and financial analysis of contractor invoicing against contracts, job scopes, and bids. This role ensures that billed hours, rates, materials, fees, and contractor badging are accurate and properly supported, while maintaining comprehensive logs and reports on invoice activity, spend trends, and project performance. The Accounting Analyst will collaborate closely with operations, vendors, and invoice approvers to resolve discrepancies, improve processes, and support data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Audit contractor invoices against corresponding contracts, job scopes, and bids to validate rates, hours, contractor badging, materials, fees, and other charges.
• Verify that all hours billed on invoices are fully supported by entries in the Alert Badge In/Out system.
• Collaborate with operations teams to clarify scopes of work and bid details in order to accurately compare invoicing and perform auditing tasks and financial analysis.
• Provide detailed feedback to operations regarding the status of each invoice, including whether it is ready for approval or should be rejected, with clear explanations for any rejections.
• Process resubmitted invoices from contractors, ensuring that new backup documentation adequately supports all charges.
• Maintain a comprehensive log of invoicing activity by inputting data into a tracking system to organize and monitor invoice status and progress through various stages.
• Communicate with internal invoice approvers to provide training feedback and guidance that improves invoice review and approval processes.
• Create, maintain, and update reporting that includes key performance indicators (KPIs) and scorecard metrics related to invoicing, spend, and operational performance.
• Develop and maintain analysis reports on spend trends, headcounts, and other financial and operational metrics.
• Prepare analysis and reporting for specific projects, providing insights into costs, utilization, and financial performance.
• Perform audits as needed on financial records, invoice packages, and related documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
• Enter and maintain data in Power BI dashboards or similar reporting tools to support financial analysis and visualization.
• Create support files and documentation that clearly substantiate invoice approvals or rejections and ensure a strong audit trail.
• Communicate directly with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, request additional supporting documentation, and ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Apply internal controls and follow established procedures, including any multi-point or 5-point checks, to ensure consistent and reliable invoice review.
• Respond to and complete all other audit and analysis-related requests as assigned.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in accounting, finance, business, or a related field.
• Experience in accounting analysis within a plant-level or industrial environment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Power BI or other reporting and dashboard programs is preferred.
• Experience with SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is preferred.
• Familiarity with Power BI dashboard entry and financial data visualization is beneficial.
• AI experience is preferred, particularly with tools such as Copilot, and a demonstrated interest in leveraging technology to enhance analysis.
• Ability to maintain KPI and scorecard reporting and present findings in a clear, concise manner.
• Comfort working with headcount and spend trend analysis and translating findings into actionable insights.

Work Environment

This position is based on-site at a plant location in Riverview, working closely with operations and vendor partners in a practical, hands-on environment. The role requires a professional demeanor combined with resilience and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, production-oriented setting. The dress code is casual, allowing attire such as jeans with a blouse or a collared polo. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, with typical hours of either 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The role is structured as a one-year contract with the possibility of extension, offering the opportunity to contribute significantly to financial controls, reporting, and operational efficiency within the plant environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Riverview, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.33 - $33.83/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Riverview,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 1, 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com 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.