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Job Title: Accounting Specialist
Job Description
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for managing multi-state payroll processing, supporting billing and month-end reconciliations, managing accounts payable data entry, and communicating with vendors regarding payments and tax documentation. This role also involves expense reporting, purchasing, and receiving, with a focus on vendor invoices, delivery status, and related inquiries.
Responsibilities
This position is primarily onsite with some flexibility available. The Accounting Specialist will report to the Accounting Director and Senior Accounting Manager. The team is composed of three accounting staff members, with two team members scheduled to go on leave. The work environment is very tenured, small, and highly collaborative, with a strong culture and open-door policy for addressing timesheets, PTO balances, and payroll questions. The role is based in a company known for its excellence and commitment to delivering high-energy laser solutions, located in Longmont, Colorado.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Longmont, CO.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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:
This is a fully onsite position in Longmont,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 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.
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.
Job Description
The Accounting Specialist is responsible for managing multi-state payroll processing, supporting billing and month-end reconciliations, managing accounts payable data entry, and communicating with vendors regarding payments and tax documentation. This role also involves expense reporting, purchasing, and receiving, with a focus on vendor invoices, delivery status, and related inquiries.
Responsibilities
- Process multi-state payroll for approximately 150 employees on a bi-weekly basis, including weekly timesheet processing for contractors.
- Manage accounts payable data entry and support billing and month-end reconciliations.
- Communicate with vendors regarding invoices, delivery status, payments, and tax documentation.
- Collaborate with purchasing on invoice processing and manage expense reporting.
- Coordinate customer visits, travel, and meetings as needed.
- Proficiency in accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll processing, expense reporting, invoicing, and reconciliation.
- Knowledge of Paylocity, UKG, or other third-party payroll processing software.
- Comfortable using MS Office suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- Understanding of GAAP standards and experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365.
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Accounting or a related business field strongly preferred.
- Experience may substitute for education if candidate is passionate about growth in an accounting career.
- Knowledge of SharePoint is a plus.
- Organized, efficient, and comfortable with face-to-face interaction.
This position is primarily onsite with some flexibility available. The Accounting Specialist will report to the Accounting Director and Senior Accounting Manager. The team is composed of three accounting staff members, with two team members scheduled to go on leave. The work environment is very tenured, small, and highly collaborative, with a strong culture and open-door policy for addressing timesheets, PTO balances, and payroll questions. The role is based in a company known for its excellence and commitment to delivering high-energy laser solutions, located in Longmont, Colorado.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Longmont, CO.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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)
This is a fully onsite position in Longmont,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 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.
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.
Salary : $30 - $40