Accounting Assistant

Aston Carter•Kansas City, KS

6d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

This entry‑level Accounting Assistant role supports B2B collections, credit, and accounts receivable functions while providing clear, professional communication to internal teams and customers. It’s a great opportunity for someone with a degree in accounting, finance, or business—or relevant internship experience—who wants hands‑on exposure to core accounting processes and long‑term growth in a professional office environment.

Requirements

Foundational accounting knowledge or strong interest in accounting/finance.
Accurate and efficient data entry skills.
Clear, professional communication—both phone and email.
Strong soft skills: professionalism, reliability, and customer‑focused mindset.
High level of organization and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Comfort working in a role that includes collections and credit activities.

Nice To Haves

Degree in accounting, finance, or business (or any accounting & finance related internship/experience)
Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external customers.
Interest in building a career in accounting, credit, or collections.
Willingness to work onsite five days per week initially.
Openness to learning new systems and processes in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

Support daily collections and credit activities to manage outstanding customer balances.
Assist with accounts receivable tasks, including updating and tracking customer payment information.
Contact customers by phone and email to follow up on payments and resolve billing questions.
Partner with sales and customer service teams to coordinate account‑related information.
Perform accurate data entry of financial and customer information.
Stay organized while managing multiple accounts, tasks, and follow‑ups.
Document customer interactions and next steps clearly.
Collaborate with the accounting and credit teams to support department goals.