Accounts Receivable Associate

Aston Carter; Town of Brookfield (WI); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an Accounts Receivable / Collections Specialist to join a collaborative finance team in Brookfield, WI. The role focuses on managing a portfolio of customer accounts, researching balances, and following up on past-due invoices, with potential for remote work after an initial onsite training period.

The position welcomes early-career professionals and those with AR/collections experience. Requires strong Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Finance preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong research and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable communicating with customers regarding outstanding invoices.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a primarily remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review a portfolio of customer accounts.
• Follow up on outstanding and past-due invoices.
• Research account discrepancies, payment issues, and open balances.
• Work through existing account and collections backlogs.
• Maintain accurate documentation of collection activity and customer communication.
• Partner with internal teams to research and resolve account issues.
• Analyze account information using Microsoft Excel.
• Sort, organize, and reconcile large sets of customer and invoice data.
• Utilize VLOOKUPs and other Excel functions to research and compare information.
• Maintain accurate customer and account information within internal systems.
• Prioritize accounts and follow-up activities while managing a high-volume workload.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Detail oriented

Research skills

Independent work

Customer communication

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Pivot Tables

VLOOKUPs

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Receivable AssociateJob Description

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable / Collections Specialist to join a collaborative finance team. This individual will primarily focus on managing a portfolio of customer accounts, researching outstanding balances, and following up on past-due invoices. This is a great opportunity for either an early-career professional/new graduate looking to build experience in corporate finance or someone with previous accounts receivable or collections experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review a portfolio of customer accounts.
• Follow up on outstanding and past-due invoices.
• Research account discrepancies, payment issues, and open balances.
• Work through existing account and collections backlogs.
• Maintain accurate documentation of collection activity and customer communication.
• Partner with internal teams to research and resolve account issues.
• Analyze account information using Microsoft Excel.
• Sort, organize, and reconcile large sets of customer and invoice data.
• Utilize VLOOKUPs and other Excel functions to research and compare information.
• Maintain accurate customer and account information within internal systems.
• Prioritize accounts and follow-up activities while managing a high-volume workload.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Finance preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong research and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable communicating with customers regarding outstanding invoices.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a primarily remote environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Open to recent graduates or candidates with previous AR/collections experience.
• Previous experience with ERP or collections systems is helpful but not required.

Work Environment

Initially, the role requires being fully onsite during the training period, which is expected to last approximately two weeks. After training, the position offers work-from-home flexibility for four days a week. There will be one required onsite day per week, with specific days to be determined. The role provides an opportunity to work with one of the best employee-driven companies in the area, with potential for permanent placement and career growth within the accounting and finance department.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Brookfield, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Brookfield,WI.

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] ([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.