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Accounting Assistant

Aston Carter, Dallas, TX, United States


Accounting Data Entry Specialist (ERP Migration Support)
Contract with potential for permanent hire

Job Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Data Entry Specialist to support our Accounting team during an upcoming ERP system migration. This role is highly data-entry intensive, focused on copying, pasting, sorting, matching, and validating accounting data as it is transitioned from one system to another. The ideal candidate is extremely organized, comfortable working with large volumes of data, and has prior exposure to accounting or accounts payable data. Experience working with accounting systems, vendor records, or accounts payable data is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Perform high-volume data entry related to accounting and financial records

Support data migration from a legacy system into a new ERP system

Copy, paste, sort, and validate data to ensure accuracy and completeness

Perform 3‑way matching (Vendor Invoice, Purchase Order, and Receiving Documents)

Assist with daily invoicing functions

Match and reconcile vendor data and accounting records

Support vendor maintenance, including updates to vendor information

Communicate with vendors as needed to resolve discrepancies

Assist with accounts payable tasks, including invoice processing and sales tax data

Maintain organized electronic and physical records

Follow established accounting procedures and internal controls

Required Skills & Qualifications

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Highly organized and able to manage repetitive tasks efficiently

Experience with data entry (accounting or financial data preferred)

Familiarity with Accounts Payable processes

Ability to sort, match, and validate large datasets

Comfortable working in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Ability to follow instructions and meet deadlines in a structured environment

Job Type & Location
Contract position based out of Dallas, TX.

Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/hr.

Benefits

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
Fully onsite position in Dallas, TX.

Application Deadline
Position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

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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