Job Title: Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist
Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Specialist for a 3–4 month contract assignment to support a busy accounting team. In this role, you will manage day-to-day AP/AR processing, invoice management, collections, and designated communication with vendors and internal stakeholders. This position is ideal for someone with 3–5 years of AP/AR experience who thrives in a fast-paced, unionized environment and maintains strong attention to detail while handling a high volume of transactions.

ResponsibilitiesPerform daily accounts payable and accounts receivable processing, including matching, coding, and posting transactions accurately and on time.Manage 30–60-day invoices, ensuring timely follow-up, discrepancy resolution, and proper documentation.Conduct collections activities, including proactive outreach on outstanding receivables and documenting all collection efforts.Handle check runs and prepare payment batches in accordance with established accounting procedures and schedules.Answer and route designated incoming calls related to AP/AR inquiries, providing clear and professional communication to vendors and internal teams.Collaborate with a team of approximately 10 accounting associates to maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.Support ad hoc accounting tasks and special projects as assigned by the CFO or Controller.Manage a high volume of invoices within weekly cycles while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.Essential Skills3–5 years of hands-on accounts payable and accounts receivable experience.Proficiency in end-to-end AP/AR processing, including invoicing, matching, coding, posting, and collections.Experience managing 30–60-day invoices and following up on outstanding items.Demonstrated experience conducting collection calls and handling outstanding receivables professionally.Experience with check processing, including preparing and executing check runs and payment batches.Strong communication skills, particularly in phone-based interactions with vendors and internal stakeholders.Ability to manage a high volume of invoices within weekly processing cycles while maintaining accuracy.Strong attention to detail and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience working in a manufacturing or unionized environment is a plus.Comfort working in a fast-paced, rapidly growing organization.Ability to collaborate effectively within an accounting team of approximately 10 associates.Openness to candidates with varied or less traditional work histories, provided foundational AP/AR skills are strong.Flexibility to take on ad hoc accounting tasks and support leadership as needed.Work Environment

This is an on-site role based in an office environment. You will work closely with a team of accounting professionals in a fast-paced, rapidly growing organization that operates within a unionized setting. The position involves frequent phone communication, regular interaction with vendors and internal departments, and handling a high volume of invoices and payment processing on a weekly basis. The work setting emphasizes collaboration, responsiveness, and accuracy in financial operations, with a slight potential for the role to transition to a permanent position based on performance and business needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Ludlow, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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 Ludlow,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 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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