Entry Accounts Receivable Associate

Accounts Receivable AssociateKickstart Your Accounting Career with a Growing OrganizationOur client is seeking an Accounts Receivable Associate to join a large, collaborative accounting team at its Melville headquarters.This is an excellent opportunity to build your accounting and finance skill set while working alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization. Candidates with strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and prior office experience are encouraged to apply.What You'll DoResearch and apply incoming customer payments to the appropriate invoices and accountsAssist with billing, invoicing, and cash application activitiesReconcile customer accounts and investigate payment discrepanciesMaintain accurate accounts receivable records and account balancesCommunicate with customers, vendors, and internal teams regarding payment and billing questionsSupport high-volume accounting operations while maintaining a high level of accuracyUtilize Excel to analyze and reconcile financial dataPartner with accounting team members to support day-to-day financial operationsQualificationsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field preferredInternship, administrative, customer service, or office experience within a corporate environment preferredPrior Accounts Receivable, Billing, or Accounting experience is a plusStrong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and/or Pivot TablesExcellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilitiesStrong communication and organizational skillsEagerness to learn and grow within an accounting teamWhy Apply?Great opportunity for recent graduates and early-career professionalsGain experience with invoicing, billing, reconciliations, and cash applicationsWork within a large accounting team and learn from experienced leadersJoin a growing organization with exposure to corporate accounting operationsCollaborative, business-casual environmentPotential for long-term growth and career advancementJob Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Melville, NY.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Melville, NY.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.About Aston CarterAston 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® Platinum Award 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.