Accounts Receivable Clerk

Job Description

Accounts Receivable Clerk | Aston Carter

The Tone:
This is a contract role at Aston Carter’s client, located in Wayne, NJ. The client is a growing and profitable company that has recently moved into a state-of-the-art headquarters. This role is crucial for supporting the finance team by ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and reconciliation of internal records with partner statements. The company is known for promoting from within, offering potential career growth opportunities for dedicated individuals.

The TL;DR
• Role: Contract
• Location: Hybrid, Wayne, NJ
• Pay: $20–$21 hourly
• Team: Supports the AR specialist and broader team.
• Mission: Ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, data matching, and reconciliation for accounts receivable.
• Tech Stack: Blackline, Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs), ERP systems, financial reporting tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Data Extraction: Extract and compile data from Blackline on a regular basis, as needed.
• Report Generation: Generate reconciliation reports and update accounts receivable reports, including aging schedules.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate records of customer account statements, aging reports, and payment histories.
• Team Support: Support the team with up-to-date reporting and account analysis, including ad hoc reports requested by management.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure compliance with company policies and established accounting standards.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, with a solid understanding of core accounting principles.
• Experience: Proficiency in accounts receivable processes, strong data entry skills, and advanced Excel capabilities.
• Skills: Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs; solid understanding of accounting principles, including debits and credits.
• Bonus: Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, ability to work independently and meet deadlines, good communication and interpersonal skills, experience with ERP systems, familiarity with financial reporting tools, and a basic understanding of GAAP principles.