Accounting Administrator

Accounting Administrator Location:

NYC | Hybrid (4 days onsite / 1 day remote) Temporary Maternity Leave Coverage with Potential for Permanent Hire Why This Role Is a Great Next Step This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career accounting professional looking to gain hands-on experience across core accounting functions while working closely with senior finance leadership. You'll get direct exposure to the CFO , participate in month-end close activities , and build a strong foundation in corporate accounting within a global organization . The role begins as a maternity leave coverage and offers the chance to prove yourself in a highly visible finance role , with the potential to convert to a permanent position based on performance and business needs. What You'll Work On You'll support day-to-day accounting operations while gaining exposure to higher-level finance processes: Own the end-to-end travel & expense process , including review, audit, approvals, and monthly reporting Reconcile company credit card activity , ensuring proper documentation, coding, and posting Support accounts payable processing , including invoice review, data entry, payment support, and backlog resolution Maintain organized, audit-ready records through digital filing and documentation best practices Assist with monthly and year-end close , including journal entries and support schedules Gain direct exposure to the CFO , supporting ad hoc reporting, data preparation, and operational finance requests Support accounts receivable activities as needed (invoicing, cash application, follow-ups) Help track and reconcile promotional spends , ensuring alignment with budgets and accounting standards Collaborate closely with the accounting team and contribute to improving processes and workflows What Makes This Role Stand Out ✅ Direct mentorship and visibility with finance leadership ✅ Hands-on exposure to AP, AR, expenses, and close — ideal for building a well-rounded accounting background ✅ Experience supporting a global organization ✅ Opportunity to convert to full-time based on performance ✅ Strong résumé-building role for Staff Accountants, Accounting Coordinators, and recent grads What We're Looking For Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 1-3 years of experience in accounting, AP/AR, expense management, or finance administration Strong attention to detail with the ability to work in a structured, deadline-driven environment Experience using Excel (pivot tables, formulas, data organization) Familiarity with expense reimbursements, credit card reconciliations, and journal entries Comfortable learning new systems and working with financial data Work Environment This role supports a global finance team and follows a hybrid schedule (4 days in-office, 1 remote). You'll work in a professional, collaborative environment with strong opportunities to learn, grow, and gain long-term value from a temporary assignment . Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of New York, NY. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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 hybrid position in New York,NY.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 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.