Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager oversees the day-to-day accounting operations of the organization, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, tax filings, and project budgeting. This role works closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial planning, cost tracking, and project profitability. The successful candidate brings hands-on accounting expertise, strong communication skills, and sound financial judgment, and collaborates effectively across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Manage and coordinate all tax filings to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Develop, manage, and monitor budgets for company projects, including tracking costs and analyzing project profitability.
• Collaborate closely with leadership and internal teams to support accurate financial planning and decision-making.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial reports to provide clear and timely insights to stakeholders.
• Lead and manage the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to deadlines.
• Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks and ensure proper documentation of all transactions.
• Communicate financial information clearly and effectively to non-financial stakeholders across departments.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Support internal inquiries related to budgets, expenses, and financial performance for ongoing and upcoming projects.

Essential Skills

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Minimum of 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with QuickBooks.
• Proven experience developing and managing budgets for projects.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and coordinating tax filings.
• Solid understanding of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Proficiency in month-end closing activities and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sound financial judgment and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a cross-functional environment with leadership, purchasing, and engineering or similar teams.
• Ability to analyze project costs and profitability and present findings clearly.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in all financial work.
• Comfort working in a hands-on accounting role in a small to mid-sized organization.

Work Environment

This is an in-office position with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The work environment is described as fun and relaxed, offering a professional setting without overtime expectations. You will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams and use tools such as QuickBooks and Excel as part of your daily responsibilities.

If you are interested in this role, please email your resume directly to alivincent@astoncarter.com.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brownsburg, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $52.99/hr.

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 Brownsburg,IN.

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 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.