Accountant

Talentify; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a Staff Accountant for a contract-to-hire role in Irving, TX, within a manufacturing facility. This position focuses on accounts receivable, cash applications, and the month-end close, working with customer service, sales and production teams to ensure accurate recording.

Responsibilities include posting invoices, cash receipts, reporting, and supporting audits, commissions, royalties, and inventory accounting.

Qualifications

• Experience in AR, cash posting, and collections support.
• General ledger accounting and month-end close participation.
• Strong Excel skills for reporting and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Post daily AR invoices and distribute to customers.
• Process daily cash deposits and record AR cash receipts.
• Prepare and distribute daily cash and collections reports.
• Respond to customer invoice inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Support collections and reduce past-due receivables.
• Assist with commissions and royalties calculations.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Cash applications

Month-end close

Excel

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or accounting

Tools

SAP Business One

Job description

Job Title: Accountant

Job Description

The Staff Accountant supports the full accounting cycle with a strong focus on accounts receivable, cash applications, and month-end close activities. This role manages daily invoicing, cash posting, and reporting, while collaborating closely with customer service, sales, and other departments to ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions. The position also assists with commissions and royalties, external audits, and inventory-related accounting, contributing to a high-growth, fast-paced organization.

Responsibilities

• Post daily accounts receivable invoices and distribute them to customers via email in an accurate and timely manner.
• Process daily remote bank deposits and record accounts receivable cash receipts to ensure up-to-date and accurate cash application.
• Prepare and distribute daily cash and collections reports to support financial visibility and decision-making.
• Respond promptly to customer invoice inquiries, research and resolve invoice discrepancies, and work closely with the Customer Service Department to address billing issues.
• Support collection efforts by following up with customers on past-due balances and helping to reduce outstanding receivables.
• Assist with the monthly processing of commission and royalty calculations and related accounting entries.
• Communicate and distribute account statements to customers and respond to emails and inquiries from the sales team regarding account and invoice status.
• Assist with the month-end close process, including preparing and recording journal entries and performing account reconciliations.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure timely and accurate accounting of events and transactions across the business.
• Assist with annual external audit requests by preparing support schedules, documentation, and reconciliations as needed.
• Assist with year-end physical inventory counts and related accounting adjustments.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned to support the overall function and effectiveness of the accounting and finance team.

Essential Skills

• 35 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Hands-on experience with accounts receivable, including invoice posting, cash application, and collections support.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and participation in the month-end close process.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for reporting, analysis, and reconciliations.
• High level of organization with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and private information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers, internal departments, and external stakeholders.
• Bachelors degree in business or accounting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with SAP Business One or another leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is a plus.
• Manufacturing industry experience is a plus.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams such as customer service, sales, and production.
• Experience supporting external audits through preparation of schedules and documentation.
• Familiarity with commission and royalty calculations and related accounting is beneficial.
• Experience assisting with physical inventory counts and related reconciliations is an advantage.

Work Environment

The role is based in Irving within a manufacturing facility that houses a small engineering group and a predominantly production-focused staff. The accounting and finance function includes a local team of approximately eight professionals and a broader team of six colleagues based in India, creating a collaborative, cross-location environment. The organization is experiencing strong, organic growth year over year, contributing to a dynamic, fast-paced workplace where processes and responsibilities continue to evolve. You will work with modern ERP systems, spreadsheet tools such as Excel, and standard office technology in a professional office setting within the manufacturing facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irving, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $43.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Irving,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

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 [e-mail] 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.