Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

Location:Biddeford, ME

Our clientis looking for anentry‑level Accounting Assistantwho’s eager to start or grow their career in a corporate environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with any type of professional experience—office work, retail, customer service, hospitality, or similar—who wants to get their foot in the door and develop strong administrative and accounting skills.

If you're reliable, motivated, and excited to learn, this role is a great fit. Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basicaccounts payableandaccounts receivabletasks
• Process and scan invoices, payments, and documentation
• Help resolve simple billing or customer account questions
• Support data entry across accounting and customer service functions
• Follow up on quotes, samples, or customer inquiries as needed
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls in a professional manner
• Greet and assist visitors when providing receptionist backup
• Provide general administrative support to the office and accounting team
• Learn and use internal systems (MRP, CRM, Microsoft Office)

Qualifications

• Some type of professional experienceis required
  • Could be office, retail, customer service, hospitality, warehouse, or similar
• Strong communication skills and a positive, professional attitude
• Comfort with basic computer applications (Microsoft Office preferred)
• Willingness to learn accounting processes and internal systems
• Attention to detail and ability to stay organized
• Reliable, punctual, and eager to grow within a corporate setting
• High School Diploma or GED required

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Biddeford, ME.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Biddeford,ME.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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® 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.