Job Title: Junior Accountant Job Description We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accountant to join our dynamic team (6 month contract-to-hire). The ideal candidate will have a degree related to accounting and have experience in Accounts Payable. Responsibilities + Perform accounts payable tasks and match vendor invoices to purchase orders, contracts, and receiving documents (3-way match). + Prepare and post journal entries, as well as forecast weekly reports and AP aging reports. + Handle accounts payable for separate entities and vendors. + Support the accounting team with month-end close and prepare month-end vendor accruals. + Process electronic and manual payments for vendors based on terms. + Understand cash flow, balance sheets, and profit and loss statements. + Prepare daily cash reports, process vouchers, checks, ACH payments, and wires. + Implement strategic initiatives to improve cash flow. + Manage a medium volume of invoices. Essential Skills + Associates or Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. + 2+ years of accounts payable experience (3-way match, purchase invoices). + Experience in the manufacturing industry. + Proficiency in Excel, accounting, accounts payable, and invoicing. + Strong data entry and analytical skills. + Excellent time management and communication skills. + Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and continuously changing environment. + Experience with MS Office, MS Outlook, and ERP systems. + Strong team player. 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.