Job Title: Accounting Assistant IIJob Description This role is 100% onsite. The internal payroll team is looking for a detail-oriented professional to assist with payroll-related activities. Responsibilities include check disbursements, facilitating notarization of required documents, consolidating and tracking documents, and handling other ad hoc requests as needed. Successful candidates will have financial analysis/administration experience in payroll, audit, or finance, and possess excellent problem-solving abilities. You should be passionate about delivering timely solutions and contributing to the development of innovative, customer-centric programs and processes. Comfort with payroll/accounting tasks, identifying process improvements, and operating in a fast-paced environment with minimal oversight is essential. Responsibilities + Handle check disbursements + Facilitate the notarization of required documents + Consolidate and track documents + Address ad hoc requests as needed + Identify process improvement opportunities + Operate independently and collaboratively with team members + Manage physical checks and large sums of money Essential Skills + Strong oral and written communication skills + Ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, and problem-solve + Results-oriented with a strong delivery focus + Ability to define new processes, identify gaps, and implement solutions + Strong Excel and analytical skills Additional Skills & Qualifications + Prior experience with payroll + Experience supporting medium to large size companies + Accounting/Finance background + Proficiency in Excel data entry and pivot tables Work Environment This position is 100% onsite. The role involves heavy data entry and administrative tasks related to payroll. You will manage some physical checks and handle very large sums of money. This is a great opportunity for an entry-level candidate to develop their skill set and gain valuable experience. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/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 Seattle,WA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people 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.