Payroll/ Accounting Specialist Edwardsville, IL Responsibilities + Gather, organize, and validate payroll data to support internal and external payroll audits. + Pull reports and supporting documentation from payroll, HRIS, and timekeeping systems to meet audit requirements. + Reconcile payroll data discrepancies and identify, document, and flag variances for follow-up and resolution. + Ensure all payroll audit documentation is complete, accurate, properly organized, and audit-ready. + Partner closely with Payroll and Accounting teams to respond to audit requests and data inquiries in a timely manner. + Maintain confidential and sensitive payroll information with a high level of discretion and professionalism. + Assist Accounts Payable with invoice processing, data entry, and issue resolution during peak periods. + Support Accounts Receivable activities, including cash application, customer account research, and aging report support. + Perform data cleanup, reconciliations, and reporting across AP and AR to improve data accuracy and visibility. Essential Skills + Strong data entry/ administrative skills + Practical experience in accounts payable, including invoice processing and issue resolution. + Payroll experience + Strong accounting knowledge and familiarity with transactional accounting activities. + Proficiency in Excel, including use of filters, lookups, and preferably pivot tables. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Edwardsville, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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 Edwardsville,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 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. San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.