Accounting Specialist

Job Title: Accounting Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Specialist to join our team. This role will involve managing and processing financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance, and supporting our growing organization with expanding national operations.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review, process, verify, and reconcile vendor invoices for payment.

• Initiate and monitor vendor payments to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with payment terms.

• Track and manage monthly recurring payables.

• Process customer billing and accounts receivable transactions.

• Deposit and record incoming payments from customers and vendors.

• Prepare and complete monthly bank, cash, and credit card reconciliations.

• Support daily treasury operations, including ACH batch submissions and daily bank reconciliations.

• Process employee expense reports and audit for adherence to company policy.

• Assist with month-end close activities, including balance sheet account analysis and reconciliations.

• File sales tax returns in multiple states.

• Maintain organized electronic accounting records and documentation.

• Administer purchase order requests and support procurement documentation.

• Handle manual transactions, including gift card processing and monthly reconciliations.

• Maintain and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) for accounting processes.

• Assist management with special projects, audits, and process improvements as needed.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of related accounting or finance experience.

• Associate's degree in Accounting or related coursework (Bachelor's degree a plus).

• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

• Working knowledge of bank and account reconciliations.

• Basic to intermediate Excel and Microsoft Office proficiency.

• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a detail-driven environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with QuickBooks Online.

• Experience with Salesforce.com.

• Exposure to sales tax filings and multi-state compliance.

• Familiarity with treasury processes and cash management.

• Experience supporting month-end close processes.

Work Environment

This is an in-office role based in Lisle, IL, with a flexible start and end time. The position offers a small accounting environment with a family feel, where you will work closely with a collaborative team and have direct exposure to leadership. Please note that this role does not offer remote work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lisle, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $34.00/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 Lisle,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 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.