Accountant

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day Accounts Receivable function, including invoicing, cash application, payment posting, and account maintenance.
• Oversee timely and accurate customer billing processes.
• Review and approve AR reconciliations and resolve complex account discrepancies.
• Monitor customer account balances and aging reports to ensure timely collections.
• Develop and implement AR policies, procedures, and internal controls to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and financial reporting requirements.
• Lead collection efforts on delinquent accounts and support escalated customer conversations.
• Establish collection strategies to reduce DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) and improve cash flow.
• Monitor aging trends and provide recommendations to leadership regarding collection risk.
• Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve payment disputes and billing issues.
• Analyze collection performance and develop action plans to reduce overdue balances.
• Prepare monthly AR reports, aging analyses, collection metrics, and cash flow forecasts.
• Analyze customer payment trends and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Utilize Excel and ERP systems to support AR reporting and business decision-making.
• Present AR performance metrics and collection updates to leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Accounts Receivable staff.
• Establish performance expectations and monitor departmental productivity.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Accounting teams to resolve customer issues and improve billing accuracy.
• Support month-end close activities related to receivables, bad debt reserves, and account reconciliations.
• Drove continuous improvement initiatives to streamline AR and collections processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with significant Accounts Receivable and Collections responsibility.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience in AR processes, credit management, collections, and cash application.
• Experience managing customer aging and collection performance metrics.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Essential Skills

• Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, distribution, or industrial industry.
• Experience with ERP systems and large-volume customer accounts.
• Experience managing credit reviews, customer risk assessments, and collection policies.
• CPA or CMA designation preferred but not required.
• Understanding customer deductions, chargebacks, and co-op credits.
• Experience in large-volume invoicing environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Accounting/Business is helpful but less important than direct AR experience.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $36.06/hr.

Requirements

• 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)

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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com 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. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 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.