Aston Carter is hiring: Accounting Assistant in Lexington

Overview

Join to apply for the Accounting Assistant role at Aston Carter in Lexington, KY.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lexington, Kentucky. Onsite Mon-Fri.

Application deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Handle daily accounts payable tasks, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Manage the processing of accounts payable invoices and oversee cash disbursements.
• Work closely with team members to verify invoices and maintain high standards of customer service.
• Identify and resolve unique or complex accounts payable issues.
• Support additional accounting duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Essential Skills: Accounts payable management; Accounting; Invoicing; Invoice processing; Microsoft Excel proficiency; Reconciliation; Bookkeeping; Payroll; V-lookups; Finance.
• Additional Skills & Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent; Strong attention to detail; Ability to manage multiple projects; Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred); Experience in supervising other financial professionals (a plus).

Job Details

• Pay range: $19.00 - $27.00/hr.
• Location: Lexington, KY (onsite)
• Job Type: Contract to Hire
• Workplace Type: Onsite

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 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)

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. We are 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.