Accounts Receivable Accountant

Accounts Receivable for Manufacturing Company

Job Description

The Accounts Receivable Accountant supports a high-volume, SAP-driven accounts receivable function. This role focuses on reconciliation of customer forward contracts, dispute resolution, general ledger, and month-end operational accounting. You will work closely with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely processing of receivables while contributing to special projects, audits, and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and reconcile customer forward contracts, including pre-paid contracts with down payments and installments, to ensure accurate processing and application of payments.

• Process daily lockbox uploads and generate bank reports, cash application data, and check batches to support accurate and timely cash application.

• Research and resolve cash application issues, including shortages, remittance discrepancies, credit balances, and other variances, using strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

• Manage the dispute resolution process for all customer payment issues and work directly with customers to resolve discrepancies promptly and professionally.

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual account reconciliations and prepare all necessary journal entries to support the general ledger and month-end close.

• Support general ledger, daily reconciliations, and forward contract accounting.

• Respond to customer questions and issues in a timely, professional manner via phone and email.

• Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules, documentation, and explanations as needed.

Essential Skills

• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

• Experience supporting general ledger activities, month-end close, and light operational accounting tasks.

• Experience with SAP systems is strongly preferred; familiarity with Oracle or other ERP systems is a plus.

• Background in accounting with exposure to journal entries, account analysis, and general ledger reconciliations.

• Experience with cash applications, posting cash, researching and resolving shortages, and analyzing credit balances.

Work Environment

This role operates in a hybrid work environment, with three days in the office and two days remote each week. The team works standard business hours of approximately 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with flexibility around start and end times (for example, 8:00-4:30 or later). The office environment is business casual and largely paperless, relying on SAP, Excel, Outlook, and other digital tools to manage accounts receivable and accounting processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Northbrook, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/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 hybrid position in Northbrook,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 21, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.