Job Description
ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT - LEXINGTON,KY
Job Description As an Accounting Assistant professional, you will play a crucial role in our finance team by handling various accounts payable tasks and ensuring smooth financial operations.
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.
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)
Work Environment The role is based in an in-office setting with cubicles, fostering a family environment where everyone helps each other. A laptop is provided for work. The company values growth opportunities and boasts a culture of long tenure, with examples such as the Accounting Manager having been with the company for 34 years. Additionally, the company is 100% employee-owned, which contributes to a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.
Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lexington, Kentucky.
Onsite Mon-Fri
Pay And Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $27.00/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 Lexington,KY.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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 for other accommodation options.
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