Job Title: Accounting Specialist Job Description Job Summary: Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accounting Specialist will establish payment terms and collect payments according to established standards. The individual will follow collection procedures and assist with billing and payables as needed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Make collection calls and/or send correspondence to solicit payment on overdue accounts and take necessary actions to collect - Provide customer service with updates regarding collection issues, process account adjustments, and resolve account discrepancies - Process customer credit applications to determine creditworthiness - Monitor and maintain all customer accounts, including customer calls, account adjustments, and small balance write-offs - Perform customer reconciliation and process credit customers in a timely manner - Reduce delinquency for assigned accounts and maintain records of all delinquent accounts, bankruptcies, and credit risks - Prepare and file collections paperwork and collaborate with sales, program management, and senior management when necessary to accelerate the collection process - Communicate and follow up effectively with sales and customer service departments regarding customer accounts - Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with colleagues and customers - Perform other assigned tasks and duties necessary to support the Accounting Department, including training as an Accounts Payable backup - Manage customers on the On Hold, COD, and Cash Advance List - Reconcile customer disputes related to payment of outstanding balances and cash receipt postings Hard Skills + Knowledge of Billing and Collections procedures + Accounts Receivable/Collections experience + Accounts payable - backup Job Type This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s). 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.