Job Title: Accounting Associate

Job Description

The Accounting Associate role offers an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to join a dynamic finance team. Reporting directly to the Controller and collaborating closely with sales leadership and staff, this position provides valuable cross-functional exposure across the organization. The role focuses on core accounting activities and financial analysis, with a particular emphasis on supporting an Accounts Receivable initiative to collect past due customer balances. This position is well-suited for an early-career professional seeking meaningful, hands-on experience in a growing business with an employee-focused, high-performance culture built on accountability, empowerment, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Support the Accounts Receivable initiative by actively assisting in the collection of past due balances from customers.Collaborate with the Controller on day-to-day accounting activities and financial analysis tasks.Work closely with Sales Managers and sales staff to ensure accurate and timely financial information related to customer accounts.Assist with general ledger accounting, including posting entries and supporting reconciliation processes.Prepare and maintain accurate records, schedules, and documentation to support accounting and audit requirements.Use Microsoft Excel to analyze data, create reports, and support financial decision-making.Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organization in handling multiple accounting tasks and deadlines.Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance accounting processes and procedures.Communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams to resolve discrepancies and support business operations.Participate actively in a collaborative in-office environment, supporting both finance and cross-functional initiatives.

Essential Skills

Bachelor’s degree preferred, with a strong preference for a concentration in Accounting, Business, or Finance.Understanding of general ledger accounting principles and reconciliation processes.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with spreadsheets and analyze financial data.Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills in managing financial information.Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with in-office teams.Demonstrated interest in accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial analysis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

NetSuite experience strongly preferred and considered a significant advantage.Experience or coursework related to accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.Ability to thrive in a high-performance culture focused on accountability, empowerment, quality, and continuous improvement.Motivation to gain hands-on experience and grow within a dynamic and expanding business environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a fun, collaborative in-office environment with a Monday through Friday schedule. The workplace fosters an employee-focused, high-performance culture that emphasizes accountability, empowerment, quality, and continuous improvement. The office atmosphere is light and engaging, featuring social elements such as happy hours and sports games on the TVs during work hours, creating an enjoyable and energetic setting while maintaining a professional focus on results.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ballwin, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n
• Medical, dental & vision\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ballwin,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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