Accounting Associate

Aston Carter • Saint Louis, MO • 6h ago

Bachelors Degree, No experience

*Great entry level opportunity to get your foot in the door with a rapidly growing company in the STL area!

Job Description

The Accounting Associate will support the day-to-day operations of the Accounting department, focusing primarily on Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Cash Applications. This role is crucial in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting timely close processes, and ensuring efficient transaction processing within a fast-paced, high-volume industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Process high-volume vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.

Match invoices to purchase orders and receipts (3-way matching).

Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries.

Assist with payment processing, including checks, ACH, and wire payments.

Maintain vendor records and ensure proper documentation and approvals.

Generate and post customer invoices in accordance with company policies.

Monitor aging reports and assist with collections activities as needed.

Resolve billing discrepancies and customer inquiries.

Support month-end AR close activities and reconciliations.

Apply daily cash receipts accurately to customer accounts.

Reconcile unapplied cash and resolve variances.

Post lockbox, ACH, wire, and check payments.

Essential Skills

Accounting, Accounts payable, Accounts receivable.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, pivots preferred).

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

1-3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Experience supporting AP, AR, or cash applications.

Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar) is preferred.

Exposure to high-volume transaction processing.

Understanding of basic accounting principles and internal controls.

Work Environment

This position operates Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM in an office setting, with some flexibility. The work environment is within a corporate headquarters of a large organization undergoing technological changes, providing an excellent opportunity for growth and development

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00/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 Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 18, 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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