Accounting Clerk

Aston Carter

13d•$24 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a sharp, motivated, and growth-minded accounting professional to join our team during an exciting phase of building a new accounting department. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership, develop new skills, and help implement strong accounting processes.

Requirements

2–3 years of related accounting experience (e.g., AP, AR, Collections, etc.).
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas, formatting, etc.) and general Microsoft Office applications.
Experience utilizing QuickBooks accounting software.
A proactive, self-starting mindset—someone who takes initiative, problem-solves independently, and embraces new challenges.
Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and a desire to grow professionally as the accounting department expands.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Quantum, Avsight, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
Knowledge of purchase order processing, reconciliation, invoicing, general ledger, and journal entry.
Experience with aviation industry-related systems like Avsight, Salesforce, or Quantum.
Customer service experience and effective vendor management.

Responsibilities

Prepare, update, and analyze financial reports to support leadership and operational decision-making.
Assist with month-end close activities and perform ad hoc financial analysis as needed.
Process invoices, payments, and receipts in a timely and organized manner using Excel and ERP systems.
Manage collections efforts and follow up on outstanding balances.
Respond to accounting inquiries via email with professionalism and accuracy.
Communicate with vendors and customers by phone to resolve issues or provide updates.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Identify and resolve accounts payable and accounts receivable variances with urgency and attention to detail.
Maintain thorough documentation and clearly communicate findings.
Take full ownership of assigned tasks, ensuring follow-ups are completed and deadlines are consistently met.
Identify opportunities to streamline and modernize accounting workflows.
Recommend and implement enhancements that improve accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.