Accountant - Accounts Receivable

Hiring for an Accountant II – Accounts Receivable

weekly pay flexible schedule overtime (5 hours a week) benefits

Must Have

• Bachelor's degree
• 3 years of accounting experience specifically with reconciliations
• GAAP knowledge
• Excel-must be comfortable with VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, IF/SUM and Formulas
  
  

Job Description

This Accountant II – Accounts Receivable role supports the Accounts Receivable team by performing detailed general ledger reconciliations, balancing cash and receivable accounts, and contributing to month-end close activities. The position focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, supporting financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards while identifying opportunities to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger and account reconciliations, including researching and resolving discrepancies in a timely and accurate manner.
• Support month-end close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries and assisting with related financial reporting tasks.
• Analyze accounting data to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records.
• Assist with cash application activities and maintain accounts receivable records, ensuring that transactions are properly recorded and reconciled.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations to support the financial statement close process.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and investigate variances between bank statements and the general ledger.
• Apply knowledge of GAAP and core accounting fundamentals to ensure that accounting entries and reconciliations comply with relevant standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to obtain supporting documentation, clarify transaction details, and resolve accounting issues.
• Use Excel, including pivot tables and intermediate to advanced functions, to analyze data, prepare schedules, and support reporting.
• Identify process improvement opportunities within accounts receivable and general accounting activities and support related special projects.
• Support audit-related requests by providing reconciliations, schedules, and documentation as needed.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and accuracy in all reconciliations, journal entries, and reports.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 2 years of accounting experience, with accounts receivable or general accounting experience preferred.
• Strong experience with account reconciliation and general ledger accounting.
• Hands-on experience preparing and posting journal entries.
• Month-end close experience, including supporting financial reporting activities.
• Knowledge of GAAP principles and core accounting fundamentals.
• Proficiency in accounts receivable operations and cash application processes.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including the use of pivot tables.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve discrepancies.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in financial work.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with financial reporting and balance sheet preparation or support.
• Experience with bank reconciliations and account reconciliation tools.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle.
• Experience supporting audits by preparing reconciliations and documentation.
• Demonstrated process improvement mindset, with the ability to identify and help implement more efficient accounting procedures.
• Ability to adapt to new processes, projects, and systems in a dynamic environment.
  
  

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Knoxville, TN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $40.00/hr.

Requirements

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 Knoxville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 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 for other accommodation options.

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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.