Accounts Receivable (Entry Level Accounting)

Aston Carter; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to accurately apply payments to invoices and resolve discrepancies. This role offers flexible hours in a hybrid Jacksonville setting, with potential for full-time based on performance.

You will maintain documentation, support AR reporting, and collaborate with the AR team to ensure funds are applied correctly. Based out of Jacksonville, FL with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong data entry skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately apply incoming customer payments to outstanding invoices.
• Research and identify payment discrepancies such as short-pays and unidentified payments.
• Collaborate with the AR team to ensure customer funds are appropriately applied.
• Maintain accurate documentation of payment application activity.
• Provide support in preparing AR-related reports as needed.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Excel

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Receivable SpecialistJob Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Specialist to accurately apply incoming customer payments to outstanding invoices. This role involves researching and identifying payment discrepancies such as short-pays and unidentified payments, and collaborating with the AR team to ensure customer funds are appropriately applied. The position requires maintaining accurate documentation of payment application activities and providing support in preparing AR-related reports as needed.

Responsibilities

• Accurately apply incoming customer payments to outstanding invoices.

• Research and identify payment discrepancies such as short-pays and unidentified payments.

• Collaborate with the AR team to ensure customer funds are appropriately applied.

• Maintain accurate documentation of payment application activity.

• Provide support in preparing AR-related reports as needed.

Essential Skills

• Experience in accounts receivable.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Strong data entry skills.

• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.

• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

This is a fully remote role with flexible working hours. The available shifts are 8 AM to 4 PM EST and 9 AM to 5 PM EST. There is potential for a full-time role based on performance. This opportunity provides a chance to excel in a supportive team environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Jacksonville, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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.

• 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 hybrid position in Jacksonville,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2026.

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.