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Accounts Receivable Accountant

Aston Carter • Northbrook, IL • 8h ago

Hiring for an Accounts Receivable Accountant!

Hybrid Schedule + Weekly Pay + Benefits

MUST HAVE Qualifications:

Accounting experience - 3+ years of AR, month end, bank recs, etc. (required)

SAP software (required)

Manufacturing company experience (required)

Experience with forward contracts (required)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Accounts Receivable Accountant with experience in managing financial transactions and ensuring accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will contribute to maintaining efficient and effective financial operations within our organization.

Responsibilities

Analyze and reconcile customer forward contracts to ensure accurate processing.

Prepare customer refunds with complete and detailed supporting documentation for review and approval.

Process daily lockbox uploads, generate bank reports, cash application data, and check batches to support accurate cash application.

Manage the dispute resolution process for all customer payment issues and work directly with customers to resolve discrepancies.

Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations and prepare all necessary journal entries.

Respond to customer questions and issues promptly and professionally.

Support special projects, ad hoc reporting, internal and external audit requests, and customer-specific needs.

Provide backup support for vendor maintenance setup/updates and travel administration.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Associate's Degree or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.

Experience with forward contracts, refunds, application reconciliations.

Operational work experience in supporting general ledger, month-end, forward contracts, and daily reconciliation.

Experience with Oracle is a plus.

Work Environment

This role offers a hybrid work environment with three days in the office and two days working remotely each week. Our office follows a business casual dress code and operates paperless. The standard hours are 8-5 Monday through Friday, with flexibility. You will be part of a small, close-knit team with an open-door policy, offering opportunities for growth and learning. Enjoy fun events like ice cream day and potlucks while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Northbrook, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/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 hybrid position in Northbrook,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 5, 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

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