Accountant - AR/Billing

Aston Carter

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This Accounting & AR/Billing Specialist position is a high-impact role within a growing organization preparing for an IPO under a private equity sponsor. The company is experiencing rapid growth and is strengthening its accounting function to support audit readiness, internal controls, and scalable processes. This role is designed to take hands-on corporate accounting and billing responsibilities off the leadership's plate, allowing leadership to focus on review and strategy. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a high-intensity, mission-critical environment where priorities can shift quickly and accuracy is essential.

Requirements

3–5 years of accounting experience.
Hands-on experience with Accounts Receivable, billing, and general accounting.
Comfort working in a transaction-heavy, detail-oriented environment.
Experience supporting or interacting with ERP systems (Sage Intacct preferred).
Basic to intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, data review, light analysis).
Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Ability to manage changing priorities and act proactively.
Comfortable working in a high-intensity, mission-critical environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with government or contract-based billing.
Familiarity with government invoicing systems.
Exposure to revenue recognition and audit support.
AP, payroll, or treasury/cash application experience.
Background in organizations preparing for IPO, PE audits, or rapid growth.
ERP experience with Sage Intacct.

Responsibilities

Own and manage Accounts Receivable and contract-based billing for contracts across global locations.
Monitor invoices as they move through government billing systems, proactively identifying and resolving rejections or delays.
Ensure billing compliance.
Track revenue from long-term contracts and support audit, GL posting, and reconciliations.
Maintain and actively manage AR aging reports, following up on approvals to prevent delayed payments (30/60/90+ days).
Support general ledger activities, including reconciliations and audit-related entries.
Assist in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end duties.
Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
Support general ledger maintenance and financial reporting.
Assist with AP, payroll, and treasury-related tasks as needed, working closely with the CFO and accounting leadership on process improvements and scalability.
Step into additional accounting responsibilities over time as the team grows and needs evolve.