Staff Accountant (Project Accounting & Systems Implementation)
Aston Carter
Job Title: Staff Accountant (Project Accounting & Systems Implementation)
Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated Staff Accountant to lead the implementation of BQE Core, our new cloud-based ERP/accounting system, while supporting daily accounting operations. This long-term role is crucial for modernizing our accounting processes and offers hands-on systems exposure, ownership of a major ERP rollout, and growth potential within the accounting organization.
Responsibilities
+ Serve as the primary internal resource for the implementation of BQE.
+ Support data migration efforts, including CSV imports, historical data validation, and reconciliations.
+ Participate in implementation kickoff and ongoing project meetings.
+ Coordinate with BQE's internal implementation team and/or external consultants.
+ Evaluate current accounting and billing processes to ensure proper system configuration.
+ Provide ongoing system support, optimization, and ownership following go-live.
+ Perform core staff accountant responsibilities alongside system implementation work.
+ Support project/cost accounting, revenue recognition, billing, and general ledger activities.
+ Partner closely with the Accounting Manager and billing team.
+ Gradually assume additional traditional accounting responsibilities as the system stabilizes.
Essential Skills
+ 2–5 years of accounting experience.
+ Experience in project-based or cost accounting environments (Engineering, Construction, Architecture).
+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
+ Exposure to ERP systems such as BQE Core, Deltek, Vantage, or similar.
+ Strong Excel skills, including data handling and lookups.
+ Comfortable working with cloud-based systems and new technology.
+ Willingness to be hands-on during a multi-month ERP implementation.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Prior experience with BQE (preferred but not required).
+ CPA or CPA-track.
+ Experience in A&E, engineering, or professional services environments.
Work Environment
This role is based in a corporate office building in Troy, Michigan, which houses all functions such as Sales, Accounting, and Proposal departments. The position requires being onsite for 5 days per week during onboarding and early implementation (approximately the first 2–3 months), with the potential for hybrid or remote flexibility after successful system implementation, based on performance and role maturity.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Troy, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $85000.00/yr.
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Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Troy,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 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.
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