Full-Charge Bookkeeper

Job Description

We are seeking a meticulous and organized Bookkeeper to maintain and reconcile company checkbooks and bank accounts. In this role, you will prepare and review monthly Profit and Loss Statements, ensuring all accounts are accurately reconciled. You will manage Positive Pay procedures to ensure check accuracy and prevent fraud, enter and categorize transactions in QuickBooks with precision, and assist with month-end and year-end financial closings. Collaboration with project managers and leadership is essential to ensure financial clarity on construction projects. Additionally, you will track and report on job costs and budgets, manage daily accounts receivables, payables, and payroll, and support audits and financial reviews as needed.

ResponsibilitiesMaintain and reconcile company checkbooks and bank accounts.Prepare and review monthly Profit and Loss Statements, ensuring accurate account tie-outs.Manage Positive Pay procedures to prevent check fraud.Enter and categorize transactions in QuickBooks accurately.Assist with month-end and year-end financial closings.Collaborate with project managers and leadership for financial clarity on construction projects.Track and report on job costs and budgets.Manage daily accounts receivables, payables, and payroll.Support audits and financial reviews as needed.Essential SkillsProficiency in QuickBooks (Desktop and/or Online) with at least 3 years of experience.Strong understanding of checkbook balancing and reconciliation.Experience in preparing Profit and Loss Statements and ensuring month-end tie-outs.Familiarity with Positive Pay systems and check verification processes.Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with team members.Additional Skills & QualificationsConstruction industry experience is highly preferred.Work Environment

The role is 100% in-office, providing a collaborative environment where you will work closely with team members and leadership. The focus is on maintaining clear financial processes and ensuring accuracy in all bookkeeping tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Edgewood, Maryland

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.05 - $40.86/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 Edgewood,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2025.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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