Bookkeeper

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Job Description

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our accounting team. In this role, you will manage financial transactions, maintain accurate financial records, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a potential for a hybrid work schedule and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Receive accounts payable invoices daily, assign general ledger account numbers, and process them into SharePoint accounts payable workflow.

• Maintain current vendor addresses, request employer identification numbers (W-9’s), and update EFT information in the accounting system.

• Download deposit files from the bank daily and generate automated Great Plains lockbox journal entries for contribution receipts.

• Integrate daily LCA postings to the Great Plains accounting system and reconcile subsidiary accounts receivable balances to the general ledger.

• Prepare adjusting journal entries for processing contribution reports and accounts receivable activity.

• Reconcile Local Collection Agents’ Lockbox deposits upon receipt of LCA’s 815 form and communicate to resolve reconciliation differences.

• Review LCA expense reimbursement requests annually.

• Research the status of outstanding checks for more than six months and reissue checks as necessary.

• Prepare schedules for yearly activity of balance sheet and income statement accounts for audits.

• Maintain monthly depreciation schedules and conduct yearly audits for Fixed Assets.

• Prepare various reports for Trustees and Executive Secretary-Treasurer as assigned by the Controller and/or Accounting Manager.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in accounting, bookkeeping, and reconciliation skills.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and oral forms.

• Proficiency in operating a personal computer and electronic calculator with high accuracy.

• Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Word and MS Excel.

• Ability to adapt to procedural changes and work collaboratively as part of a small team.

• Capability to concentrate in an open area with frequent interruptions.

• Proficiency in problem-solving and detailed research tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Working knowledge of automated accounting systems and plans’ charts of accounts after 90 days.

• General understanding of rules regarding employer contributions and related processes.

• Ability to complete assignments within deadlines and maintain composure under pressure.

Work Environment

This position requires onsite work from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM during the contract-to-hire phase. Upon conversion, there may be opportunities for a hybrid work schedule, subject to managerial approval. The work environment is supportive, with amazing benefits including 100% paid health, prescription, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents, as well as pension contributions and generous paid leave. The role involves sitting for extended periods and performing repetitive tasks in a potentially noisy setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Rockville, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.85/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 Rockville,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 2025.

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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.