Job Title: Trade Promotions Assistant Aston Carter has partnered with a company seeking an Accounting Assistant. Our client offers a pay rate of $19 per hour and allows remote work two days a week after training. Job Description Research to resolve short and long-term promotional deals per the division aging report. This includes billing, gains transfers, prior gain analysis, and more. Perform aging analysis at the start of each new period to identify deals that have a large dollar loss and ensure funds are recovered in a timely manner. Prepare weekly and period balancing schedules to ensure financial data reported on the Trade Funds report are as accurate and current as possible. Research vendor repay requests on deals previously reconciled to assist in resolving disputes. Assist in the period end close process to ensure reconciled deals fall off the aging report. Provide support and feedback to department management regarding deal reconciliation issues. Work on specific deals identified by management needing attention. Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities + Resolve short and long-term promotional deals per the division aging report. + Perform aging analysis at the beginning of each new period to identify deals with large dollar losses. + Prepare weekly and period balancing schedules. + Research vendor repay requests to assist in resolving disputes. + Assist in the period end close process. + Provide support and feedback to department management regarding deal reconciliation issues. + Work on specific deals identified by management. + Other duties as assigned. Essential Skills + Experience with promotions, accruals, and reconciliations. + Proficiency in PeopleSoft. + Strong balance sheet management skills. + Advanced Excel skills. + Detail-oriented and skilled in reconciliation. Additional Skills & Qualifications + 6+ months of Accounting or Finance experience. + Associates or bachelor's degree preferred but not required. + Experience with SCM, DemandTec preferred. Work Environment Corporate environment with a very busy atmosphere in the Promotions group. The role reports to the Accounting Supervisor. The position requires a dedicated workspace at home for remote work. The schedule includes a hybrid setup (Monday & Friday work from home, Tuesday-Thursday in the office) once permanent. Fully onsite while on contract. This is a great resume booster for new graduates. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Kansas City,KS. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2025. 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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.