Temporary Transportation Accounting Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Aston Carter is looking to hire an Accounting Manager in Indianapolis, IN. This position offers competitive pay with a top company in the area!

Job Description:

Our client is seeking an Accounting Manager to support a growing professional services organization. This role reports directly to Sr. Financial leadership and plays a key part in maintaining and improving day to day accounting operations. The ideal candidate brings strong ownership, leadership capabilities, and experience supporting project based environments such as engineering, architecture, consulting, or technical services. Responsibilities include hands on leadership of payroll, financial reporting, work in progress, client invoicing, and other core accounting functions.

Responsibilities

Duties related to this position include but are not limited to:

• Manage Work in Progress reporting to ensure accurate project financial tracking, revenue recognition, and profitability analysis

• Support client invoicing with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with contract requirements

• Assist with client and subconsultant contract management to ensure alignment with billing terms and company policies

• Monitor accounts receivable, support collection efforts, and collaborate with project managers and clients to facilitate timely payment

• Oversee and review payroll processing and related compliance activities

• Support preparation of financial reporting

• Assist with month end and year end closing activities

• Identify and recommend process improvements to strengthen internal controls and enhance department efficiency

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development opportunities for accounting team members

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience required - service-based revenue model accounting experience preferred

• Professional experience in engineering, architecture, legal, consulting, or a related professional services environment

• Demonstrated leadership experience with responsibility for staff supervision, coaching, and development

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Primarily Microsoft Excel)

• Experience with project management-based software is preferred

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

If interested please apply below!

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.

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® Platinum Award 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.