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Senior Accountant

Aston Carter • Lake Forest, IL • 3h ago

Responsibilities:

Post payables and apply cash transactions.

Track and call on receivables to ensure timely collection.

Manage receivables and process invoicing efficiently.

Handle payroll responsibilities through Paychex, particularly for union employees.

Pay bills promptly and accurately.

Assist with financials and cash flow reporting.

Provide advice and support in a fast-paced and sometimes chaotic environment.

Engage in tedious bookkeeping tasks such as billing and ensuring accuracy in financial data.

Qualifications:

Accounting degree preferred.

Experience in smaller company environments, particularly in construction or manufacturing.

Union experience is a plus.

Familiarity with Paylocity for payroll management.

Ability to work with IQ operating system for scheduling and operations.

Proven experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Proficiency in payroll processing and bookkeeping.

Strong knowledge of QuickBooks and general ledger accounting.

At least 2 years of relevant experience in accounting.

High level understanding of the accounting process.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $34.00/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 Lake Forest,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2025.

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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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