Aston Carter · 1 week ago
Accounting Specialist
Loves Park, IL
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$23/hr - $28/hr
3+ years expAston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions, and they are seeking an Accounting Administrator to support the finance team. The role focuses on managing accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring data accuracy, and maintaining financial records.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Independently process high-volume accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, ensuring timely, accurate payments and proper coding
Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation; research and resolve discrepancies
Manage vendor inquiries and maintain positive vendor relationships
Support accounts receivable processes, including posting payments and reconciling accounts
Assist with month-end and year-end close, including reconciliations, accruals, and reporting support
Maintain accurate, organized accounting records in compliance with internal controls and audit requirements
Clean, validate, and prepare financial and operational data for upload into accounting and ERP systems
Identify data inconsistencies or errors, investigate root causes, and implement corrections
Perform regular data audits to ensure accuracy, completeness, and system integrity
Support cross-functional data needs related to accounting and operational systems
Perform general accounting administration, including filing, scanning, and document retention
Assist with special projects, system cleanups, and ad hoc reporting as requested by the finance team
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or Accounting Assistant roles
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including working with large datasets, formulas, and reconciliations
Experience with ERP systems
Strong working knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including invoice processing, reconciliations, and payment cycles
Solid understanding of general accounting principles and compliance requirements
Experience cleaning, validating, and preparing data for ERP or accounting system uploads
Demonstrated ability to manage large volumes of financial data with accuracy and consistency
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)
Company
Aston Carter
Aston Carter is a staffing and recruiting company providing risk and compliance services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-31Acquired
Leadership Team
Juan Pablo McCausland-PHR, CDP
Human Resources Business Partner
Sherry Guevara
Regional Human Resources Partner-West Region
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