About this role
About the Opportunity
Join a growing financial consulting organization that partners with local governments, municipalities, and special districts to support the funding and management of essential public infrastructure and community development initiatives. Working within the public finance industry, the team helps clients navigate complex financial, tax, assessment, and compliance-related matters while providing data-driven insights that support informed decision-making.As an Analyst Assistant, you will play an integral role in supporting Project Managers and client teams through data analysis, financial reporting, and administrative project support.
In this position, you will work with large datasets, maintain Excel-based reports and databases, assist with financial tracking and compliance activities, and help prepare materials used for client meetings and presentations. You will also develop an understanding of financial, legal, and regulatory documents related to public finance while participating in quality control reviews to ensure accuracy and data integrity. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and analytical professional looking to build a career in financial consulting, gain direct client exposure, and contribute to projects that have a meaningful impact on local communities.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Information Systems, Public Administration, or a related field
- Internship experience or 1+ year of experience in data analysis, finance, accounting, reporting, or administrative support
- Must show strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, formulas, and data analysis
- Experience working with large datasets and maintaining data accuracy
What You'll Be Doing
- Analyze and manage large datasets to support client reporting and decision-making
- Create, update, and maintain Excel-based reports, databases, and financial records
- Assist with financial tracking, tax calculations, assessments, and compliance reporting
- Partner with Project Managers to support municipal and special district clients
- Perform quality control reviews to ensure high levels of accuracy and data integrity
- Prepare reports and documentation used in client meetings and presentations
- Learn to interpret financial, legal, and regulatory documents related to public finance
- Help identify issues, analyze trends, and support data-driven solutions
- Participate in client meetings and gradually take on increased client exposure and responsibility
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Temecula, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $28.85 - $28.85/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)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Temecula,CA.
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® 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 [email protected] 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.
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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.