Job Title: Accounting Support

Job Description

We are seeking experienced accounting professionals to join a higher education institution undergoing a hiring ramp. This role is crucial in supporting the institution's accounting needs across various domains due to a recent increase in demand for senior-level resources.

ResponsibilitiesManage and process accounts payable transactions efficiently.Oversee travel expense reports and ensure compliance with institutional policies.Handle fixed assets accounting and maintain accurate records.Assist with grants management, ensuring proper allocation and reporting.Support payroll processing and related accounting tasks.Maintain strong attendance and punctuality while working onsite.Essential SkillsProven experience in higher education accounting.Proficiency in accounts payables, travel expense, fixed assets, grants management, payroll, and/or GL accounting.Experience with ERP systems, particularly Workday ERP (preferred).Strong ability to maintain attendance and punctuality.Additional Skills & QualificationsUniversity or higher education experience is highly preferred.Experience with ERP implementation is advantageous.Familiarity with Workday software beyond HRIS systems.Work Environment

This is a full-time position with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The role requires onsite presence to ensure effective collaboration and timely support to the accounting team.

Catherine Sullivan

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Book a MeetingPay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $65.00/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 fully onsite position in Norfolk,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 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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