Accounting Clerk

Aston Carter; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Aston Carter in Glen Mills, PA is seeking an Accounting Administrator for a contract on-site role supporting plant operations with focus on timekeeping, payroll processing, accounts payable and inventory tracking.

You will work with plant leadership and a tight-knit team to ensure accurate financial data, timely month-end accruals, and reliable reporting across SAP and other ERP systems.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in an accounting, payroll, or administrative role.
• Hands-on payroll processes, including timekeeping and data entry.
• Experience with an accounting ERP system, specifically SAP.
• Basic Excel proficiency for data entry and simple reporting.
• Experience with accounts payable and PO handling.
• Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks across timekeeping, purchasing, and accounting.
• Good organization and record-keeping for reports and inventories.
• Effective communication with plant management, vendors, and teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage the scale operation for weighing company, customer, and third‑party trucks.
• Process vendor invoices and purchase orders with verification and coding.
• Provide admin support to plant management and document coordination.
• Compile and report payroll and production statistics for decisions.
• Track finished goods inventory, costs, and labor hours in ERP systems.
• Purchase parts and safety supplies; maintain documentation.
• Maintain fuel inventory records and downtime reports for planning.
• Prepare month-end accruals and reporting with accuracy.
• Process personnel changes and maintain employee files per policy.
• Enter and maintain accounting data in SAP and other ERP systems.
• Support accounts payable by reconciling invoices and approvals.
• Perform general bookkeeping and data entry tasks.

Skills

Experience 2-3 yrs

Payroll & timekeeping

SAP

Excel

Accounts payable

Data entry

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication

Tools

SAP

KRONOS

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Accounting Administrator
Job Description

This role provides comprehensive accounting and administrative support for a plant operation, with a strong focus on timekeeping, payroll processing, accounts payable, and inventory tracking. You will work closely with plant leadership and a tight-knit team to ensure accurate financial data, efficient office operations, and reliable reporting across multiple systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage the scale operation for weighing company, customer, and third‑party trucks, ensuring accurate and timely entries.


• Process vendor invoices and purchase orders, including verification, coding, and timely submission for payment.


• Provide administrative support to plant management, including document preparation, filing, and coordination of daily office activities.


• Compile, enter, and report payroll and production statistics to support operational and financial decision‑making.


• Track finished goods inventory, equipment utilization, plant costs, and labor hours, and maintain accurate records in the relevant systems.


• Purchase parts and safety supplies as needed, following established purchasing procedures and maintaining appropriate documentation.


• Maintain fuel inventory records and equipment downtime reports to support maintenance and operational planning.


• Prepare and support month‑end accruals and reporting, ensuring data accuracy and adherence to deadlines.


• Process personnel changes and maintain up‑to‑date employee files in accordance with company policies.


• Perform timekeeping activities in the payroll system, ensuring accurate and timely capture of hours worked.


• Enter and maintain accounting and administrative data in ERP systems, including SAP and other relevant platforms.


• Support accounts payable activities by reconciling invoices, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring proper approvals.


• Perform general bookkeeping and data entry tasks to support accurate financial records and reporting.

Essential Skills

• 2–3 years of experience in an accounting, payroll, or administrative role.


• Hands‑on experience with payroll processes, including timekeeping and payroll data entry.


• Experience working with an accounting ERP system, specifically SAP.


• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data entry, tracking, and simple reporting.


• Experience with accounts payable processes, including invoice processing and purchase order handling.


• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.


• Ability to manage multiple tasks such as timekeeping, purchase orders, accounting entries, and administrative duties.


• Strong organizational and record‑keeping skills to maintain files, reports, and inventories.


• Effective communication skills to collaborate with plant management, vendors, and internal teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with a payroll ERP system such as KRONOS is preferred but not required.


• Familiarity with ERP systems beyond SAP is an advantage.


• Basic bookkeeping experience supporting plant or operational environments.


• Comfort working with production statistics, inventory tracking, and cost reporting.


• Ability to work effectively as part of a tight‑knit team in a well‑established company.

Work Environment

This position is fully onsite, Monday through Friday, with standard hours from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You will work in a plant‑based environment supporting operations and management, using systems such as SAP, payroll and timekeeping platforms, and Microsoft Excel. The role involves regular interaction with production and administrative staff and requires comfort working in a structured, team‑oriented setting with consistent daytime hours.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Glen Mills, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr.

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, Vacat