Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant / Accounts Receivable Specialist

Location: Nashville, TN Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM (flexibility available) Duration: 6-Month Contract Work Arrangement: Onsite, Full-Time

About the Opportunity

This role offers the opportunity to develop expertise in accounts receivable, treasury operations, reconciliations, and financial reporting while collaborating with teams around the world. This position is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys working with large datasets, detailed financial processes, and cross-functional business partners in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Process weekly receivables settlements and collections activities.
- Review, reconcile, and validate financial transactions and account balances.
- Submit and track wire transfer requests.
- Maintain responsibilities in accordance with established financial calendars and procedures.
- Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies by partnering with internal and external stakeholders.
- Generate and distribute accurate financial reports.
- Review financial records, invoices, statements, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
- Support data entry and maintenance activities within financial systems.
- Assist with settlement, payment, and wire transfer inquiries.
- Ensure adherence to accounting policies, procedures, and controls.

Required Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
- 10+ years of accounting, accounts receivable, treasury, or finance experience.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Experience performing reconciliations and financial data analysis.
- Ability to follow established processes and standard work procedures.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with Oracle or similar ERP/accounting systems.
- Experience in treasury operations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, or accounting.
- Experience working with large volumes of financial transactions and reporting.

Top Skills

- Advanced Excel
- Attention to Detail
- Reconciliation & Financial Analysis
- Process Compliance
- Communication & Collaboration
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Nashville, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/hr. 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. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Nashville, TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.