Accounting Specialist

Aston Carter is Hiring an Accounting Specialist! Job Description The Accounting Specialist supports core accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and monthly reporting. This role manages collections activities, processes domestic and international banking transactions, and works closely with internal teams and external auditors to ensure accurate, timely financial information. The position offers an opportunity to grow with an expanding organization that is increasing its international presence and developing its accounting team. Essential Skills

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting roles such as bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or collections.
- Hands-on experience with accounts payable processes, including purchase order to invoice matching and reconciliations.
- Hands-on experience with accounts receivable processes, including billing, collections, and reconciliations.
- Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and ability to manage day-to-day accounting activities within the system.
- Solid understanding of accrual-basis accounting policies and practices.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, with strong skills in Excel including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.
- Experience preparing and supporting account reconciliations and monthly reporting activities.
- Experience providing documentation and support for external audits or annual reviews.

Responsibilities

- Maintain accounts receivable processing, including posting transactions, monitoring outstanding balances, and performing regular reconciliations.
- Manage collections activity by following up on past-due accounts, documenting collection efforts, and providing status updates to leadership.
- Oversee the accounts payable process, including matching purchase orders to invoices, ensuring proper documentation, and performing reconciliations in adherence to internal controls.
- Process domestic and international banking transactions, including ACH and wire transfers, with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Identify inefficient accounting and financial processes and take initiative to recommend and help implement improvements.
- Contribute to the monthly reporting process by completing assigned account reconciliations and supporting the preparation of financial reports.
- Provide external auditors with required documentation, schedules, and explanations to support the annual review.
- Perform additional reconciliations and accounting research as needed to resolve discrepancies and support accurate financial records.
- Collaborate effectively with finance, accounting, and other internal teams to support business operations and information sharing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Experience as a bookkeeper and familiarity with collections processes.
- Associate degree or college degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (desired but not required).
- Experience using QuickBooks in a multi-user or growing business environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Odessa, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55000.00 - $60000.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 401K, employer match, healthcare insurance/dental/vision (Florida Blue), paid life insurance, PTO (11 days a year), 9 paid holidays with no waiting period. Early out Fridays (430) incentive - family run business so they are flexible and really appreciate the employees. Bonuses as business does, etc..
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Odessa,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 2026.

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® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.