Accounting Assistant

Job Title: Accounting Assistant

Location: Baltimore, MD (Contract)

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Contract

• Process payments by wire, check, and ACH.
• Assist with accounts payable tasks, including managing and processing incoming invoices.
• Match payments to invoices and prepare payments for mailing.
• File returns promptly and accurately.
• Utilize Great Plains software for various accounting tasks.

• Proven experience in accounts receivable.
• Proficiency in accounting, data entry, and reconciliation tasks.

• Experience using Great Plains software is highly beneficial.

This position requires working on‑site five days a week. Working hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with a half‑hour lunch break, or from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with an hour lunch break. The role covers a maternity leave, with training provided before the leave in the next 3 to 4 weeks.

Pay range: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour. 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:

• 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)

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 Clearly Rated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Aston Carter 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 astoncarter for other accommodation options.

Final date to receive applications: Jan 21, 2026