Project Accountant (AP Associate)

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Associate will manage 150–200 invoices monthly, overseeing all aspects of Accounts Payable for both U.S. and international operations. This role ensures payments are accurate and timely, and requires collaboration with project managers and leadership to provide financial insights and support informed decision-making. The associate will work closely with the Comptroller to enhance accounting processes and support international banking activities, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Handle accounts payable for U.S. and international operations, ensuring timely and accurate payments to subcontractors, vendors, and business partners.
• Collaborate with project managers and leadership to provide accurate cost data and financial insights.
• Work closely with the Comptroller to maintain and enhance accounting processes and internal workflows.
• Support international banking activities, including the setup and ongoing maintenance of overseas bank accounts.
• Assist with job costing and project-level financial reporting across multiple active contracts.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal contracting requirements, and applicable international accounting standards.
• Contribute to month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Identify and implement opportunities to modernize systems, improve efficiency, and streamline financial data flows.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Strong understanding of job costing, project accounting, and multi-entity financial structures.
• Proficiency in AP and operational hands-on experience.
• Experience in a project-based environment such as construction, engineering, architecture, or manufacturing.
• Exposure to international banking operations and foreign account management is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to improve and streamline processes.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
• Strong preference for candidates from construction or general contracting environments.
• Hands-on experience with Sage platforms, including Sage 300 Construction & Real Estate and/or Sage 100 Contractor is preferred.

Work Environment

The role requires working five days a week with flexibility on start and end times, as the office is open from 7 am to 6 pm. Most team members arrive between 8 am and 9 am and leave between 4 pm and 5 pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hyattsville, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $28.85/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 Hyattsville,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 6, 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® double diamond 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.