Accounting Specialist

Description The Accounting Associate is responsible for assisting with the full cycle of the company's financial obligations and incoming revenue. This role will ensure the integrity of the three-way match process—aligning purchase orders, receiving reports, and vendor invoices—to maintain a seamless supply chain. This role will help serve as a financial gatekeeper, performing complex reconciliations, and optimizing cash flow through proactive collections and strategic payment scheduling. This position acts as a vital link between the production floor and the finance department, ensuring that vendors are paid accurately to avoid material shortages and that customer payments are secured to fund ongoing operations. Key Responsibilities Perform three-way matching of vendor invoices with purchase orders and goods receipts to prevent payment for unreceived items. Manage customer credit limits and execute proactive collections strategies to reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). Reconcile sub-ledgers to the General Ledger (GL) and assist with month-end accruals for raw materials and shipping costs. Resolve payment disputes professionally to maintain strong supply chain relationships and customer loyalty Generate and distribute customer invoices based on shipped goods or completed manufacturing services. Record and apply incoming payments (checks, ACH, credit cards) to the correct customer accounts. Monitor aging reports to identify overdue accounts and perform follow-ups via phone or email to ensure timely revenue collection. Assess customer creditworthiness and set appropriate credit limits to minimize non-payment risks Reconcile AP/AR ledgers, assist with accruals, and prepare financial reports for management.

Required Qualifications:

Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration 3 plus years of experience in a professional accounting environment Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) Experience with Quickbooks Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with regulatory audits. Experience with SOX a plus Experience working with and communicating with customers. Skills Accounting, Accounts payable, Reconciliation, Invoicing, sox compliance Top Skills Details Accounting,Accounts payable,Reconciliation,Invoicing Additional Skills & Qualifications Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with regulatory audits. Experience with SOX a plus Experience working with and communicating with customers. Experience Level Intermediate Level Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Holland, OH. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $32.00/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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Holland,OH.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.

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. 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.