Entry Accounts Receivable Associate

Aston Carter; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

On-site workplace

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an Accounts Receivable Associate to join a large, collaborative accounting team at its Melville headquarters. This role focuses on billing, cash applications, and account reconciliations in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and prior office experience. This is an on-site position with opportunities for growth within a growing organization and exposure to corporate accounting operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field preferred.
• Internship, administrative, customer service, or office experience within a corporate environment preferred.
• Prior Accounts Receivable, Billing, or Accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and/or Pivot Tables.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Eagerness to learn and grow within an accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Research and apply incoming customer payments to the appropriate invoices and accounts
• Assist with billing, invoicing, and cash application activities
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate payment discrepancies
• Maintain accurate accounts receivable records and account balances
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and internal teams regarding payment and billing questions
• Support high-volume accounting operations while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Utilize Excel to analyze and reconcile financial data
• Partner with accounting team members to support day-to-day financial operations

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/Economics

Job description

Accounts Receivable Associate

Location: Melville, NY Schedule: Full-Time, On-Site

Kickstart Your Accounting Career with a Growing Organization

Our client is seeking an Accounts Receivable Associate to join a large, collaborative accounting team at its Melville headquarters. This is an excellent opportunity to build your accounting and finance skill set while working alongside experienced professionals in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization. Candidates with strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and prior office experience are encouraged to apply.

What You'll Do

• Research and apply incoming customer payments to the appropriate invoices and accounts
• Assist with billing, invoicing, and cash application activities
• Reconcile customer accounts and investigate payment discrepancies
• Maintain accurate accounts receivable records and account balances
• Communicate with customers, vendors, and internal teams regarding payment and billing questions
• Support high-volume accounting operations while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Utilize Excel to analyze and reconcile financial data
• Partner with accounting team members to support day-to-day financial operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field preferred
• Internship, administrative, customer service, or office experience within a corporate environment preferred
• Prior Accounts Receivable, Billing, or Accounting experience is a plus
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and/or Pivot Tables
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Eagerness to learn and grow within an accounting team

Why Apply?

• Great opportunity for recent graduates and early-career professionals
• Gain experience with invoicing, billing, reconciliations, and cash applications
• Work within a large accounting team and learn from experienced leaders
• Join a growing organization with exposure to corporate accounting operations
• Collaborative, business-casual environment
• Potential for long-term growth and career advancement

Recent graduates or professionals with strong Excel skills, some corporate office experience, and an interest in building a career in accounting and finance are encouraged to apply. Experience with VLOOKUPs is highly preferred.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Melville, NY.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Melville,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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] 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.