Accounting Specialist

Aston Carter; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an Accounting Specialist in Maple Grove, MN to manage full-cycle AR and AP in a hands-on environment, using QuickBooks Desktop daily. You will handle invoicing, cash application, collections, vendor payments, and expense processing while contributing to process improvements across the business.

This Contract to Hire role offers a clear path to permanent employment, with compensation between $26.00 and $30.00 per hour and onsite work.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounts receivable experience, including light collections responsibilities.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience using QuickBooks Desktop for daily accounting activities.
• Hands-on experience with accounts receivable processes such as invoicing, cash application, collections, and account follow-up.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable processes including invoice entry, coding, and manual three-way matching.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts receivable, including preparing and issuing invoices, applying cash receipts, performing collections activities, and following up on outstanding accounts.
• Handle accounts payable activities, including entering invoices, coding transactions accurately, and performing manual three-way matching of purchase orders, invoices, and receipts.
• Prepare vendor payments through manual check runs and ensure all supporting documentation is complete, accurate, and properly organized.
• Utilize QuickBooks Desktop daily to process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other transactional accounting activities.
• Process paper invoices, receipts, and employee expense reports in a manual environment, maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Proactively manage collections efforts and past‑due balances, communicating with customers to resolve billing and payment issues in a timely and professional manner.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

Invoicing

Cash application

Collections

Manual accounting

Attention to detail

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

Job description

Job Description

The Accounting Specialist manages full-cycle accounts receivable and accounts payable in a highly manual, hands-on environment. This role focuses on transactional accounting activities, including invoicing, cash application, collections, vendor payments, and expense processing, while using QuickBooks Desktop for daily accounting operations. The position offers broad exposure across accounting and the wider business, along with the opportunity to help improve and streamline existing processes in a growing organization.

Job Title: Accounting Specialist

Job Description

The Accounting Specialist manages full-cycle accounts receivable and accounts payable in a highly manual, hands-on environment. This role focuses on transactional accounting activities, including invoicing, cash application, collections, vendor payments, and expense processing, while using QuickBooks Desktop for daily accounting operations. The position offers broad exposure across accounting and the wider business, along with the opportunity to help improve and streamline existing processes in a growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts receivable, including preparing and issuing invoices, applying cash receipts, performing collections activities, and following up on outstanding accounts.
• Handle accounts payable activities, including entering invoices, coding transactions accurately, and performing manual three-way matching of purchase orders, invoices, and receipts.
• Prepare vendor payments through manual check runs and ensure all supporting documentation is complete, accurate, and properly organized.
• Utilize QuickBooks Desktop daily to process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other transactional accounting activities.
• Process paper invoices, receipts, and employee expense reports in a manual environment, maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Proactively manage collections efforts and past‑due balances, communicating with customers to resolve billing and payment issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Identify and help implement opportunities to streamline, improve, and standardize existing accounting processes and workflows.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail across all daily accounting activities and records.
• Support different areas of accounting and the business as needed, with a strong emphasis on transactional accounting tasks.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of accounts receivable experience, including light collections responsibilities.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience using QuickBooks Desktop for daily accounting activities.
• Hands‑on experience with accounts receivable processes such as invoicing, cash application, collections, and account follow‑up.
• Hands‑on experience with accounts payable processes including invoice entry, coding, and manual three‑way matching.
• Strong accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in handling transactional accounting work.
• Ability to work effectively in a highly manual, paper‑based accounting environment.
• Capability to manage collections and past‑due balances and resolve billing and payment issues professionally.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred: 2+ years of combined accounts receivable and accounts payable experience.
• Experience processing paper invoices, receipts, and employee expense reports.
• Interest in identifying and contributing to process improvements in accounting workflows.
• Comfort working across multiple areas of accounting and supporting broader business needs in a small company setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/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 to Hire position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Maple Grove,MN.

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 [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.