Position Overview:

The Accounting Clerk assists the Finance team with accounts payable and accounts receivable duties. This role also provides administrative and clerical support to ensure that books are always current and accurate, enabling management to make effective business decisions.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding and approval.

• Perform three-way matching for purchase orders, receiving documents, and vendor invoices.

• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

• Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH, and wire transfers.

• Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure compliance with company policies.

• Respond to vendor inquiries and maintain positive vendor relationships.

• Assist in internal and external audits by providing supporting documentation.

• Prepare invoices and credit memos in the operating system.

• Run customer credit cards and stay PCI compliant.

• Enter cash receipts in the operating system.

• Review AR aging regularly with finance team members to identify delinquent accounts.

• Contact delinquent accounts verbally and electronically.

• Maintain customer accounts in the operating system as well as a third-party sales tax system.

• Respond to customer and representative requests for invoice copies.

• Prepare manual proforma and commercial invoices as needed.

• Assist with other projects as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field preferred; Associate Degree (or other 2-year degree) or some college courses plus 2 years of experience in accounts receivables is acceptable.

• Experience in an office or manufacturing environment is a plus.

• Analytical skills: ability to collect and research data, and use intuition and experience to complement data.

• Continuous learning mindset: willing to assess own strengths and weaknesses, seek feedback, and strive to improve performance.

• Strong job knowledge: ability to learn and apply new skills, stay abreast of current developments, and use resources effectively.

• Technological proficiency: demonstrates required skills, adapts to new technologies, troubleshoots problems, and keeps technical skills up to date.

• Problem-solving capabilities: identifies and resolves problems timely, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, and develops alternative solutions.

  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.