Remote Accounting Specialist

Aston Carter; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Remote work

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a busy accounting team supporting a Power Services organization. This remote, contract-to-hire role emphasizes accuracy, ownership, and timely reporting as you manage AR processes.

You will handle invoicing, journal entries, monthly close for AR, collections, reconciliations, and audit support, using D365 ERP and Excel. The position offers an initial 6-month contract with potential for extension, and fully remote work

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of accounting or accounts receivable experience.
• Experience with AR invoicing, collections, aging reports, and account reconciliation.
• Experience preparing and posting journal entries.
• Experience supporting month-end financial close.
• Knowledge of job cost accounting and payroll-related invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process project management and payroll invoices.
• Create, enter, and maintain journal entries (job cost, recurring, standard, accrued).
• Manage the monthly accounts receivable close for assigned jobs and departments.
• Prepare AR statements and assist with customer collections and payment follow-up.
• Reconcile AR aging reports to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll funding requests and true-up calculations.
• Handle deferred revenue and revenue adjustments activity.
• Support general ledger reconciliations and master reconciliation spreadsheet.
• Collaborate with accounting and operational teams to resolve issues.
• Assist with month-end, year-end, and interim audit activities.

Skills

Accounts receivable experience

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Remote work

Education

Bachelors degree in Accounting preferred

HS diploma with relevant AR experience considered

Tools

D365 / Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP

Job description

Accounts Receivable Specialist | Remote

Put your accounting experience to work in a role where accuracy, ownership, and follow-through matter.

Were looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a busy accounting team supporting a Power Services organization. If you enjoy working with numbers, keeping accounts organized, solving discrepancies, and making sure everything balances at month-end, this could be a great fit.

This is an initial 6-month contract opportunity with potential for extension and offers the ability to work remotely.

What Youll Be Doing

In this role, youll have hands-on responsibility for accounts receivable while partnering closely with accountants and operational teams. Your responsibilities will include:

• Prepare and process project management and payroll invoices, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Create, enter, and maintain journal entries, including job cost, recurring, standard, accrued, and adjusting entries.
• Manage the monthly accounts receivable close for assigned jobs and departments.
• Prepare AR statements and assist with customer collections and payment follow-up.
• Reconcile AR aging reports to the general ledger and identify or resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll funding requests and true-up calculations to ensure proper allocation.
• Handle accounting activity involving deferred revenue and revenue adjustments.
• Support general ledger account reconciliations and maintain assigned portions of the master reconciliation spreadsheet.
• Work closely with accounting team members to obtain documentation, clarify information, and resolve accounting issues.
• Assist with month-end, year-end, and interim audit activities, including documentation and reconciliations.
• Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with special projects and additional AR or payroll invoicing needs.
• Build positive working relationships across accounting, operations, and other departments.
• Deliver accurate, timely work with a strong focus on getting it right the first time.

What Were Looking For

An ideal candidate will bring:

• 3 to 5 years of accounting or accounts receivable experience
• Experience with AR invoicing, collections, aging reports, and account reconciliation
• Experience preparing and posting journal entries
• Experience supporting month-end financial close
• Knowledge of job cost accounting and payroll-related invoicing
• Experience with D365 / Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP or a comparable ERP/accounting system
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Experience reconciling accounts and researching discrepancies
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to stay organized while managing multiple accounting deadlines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with accounting and operational teams in a remote environment
• Customer-service mindset when supporting internal and external stakeholders

Education

• Bachelors degree in Accounting preferred
• Candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent and strong, relevant accounting/AR experience may also be considered

Additional Experience That Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience preparing or analyzing accounts receivable statements and aging reports
• Customer collections and account management experience
• Familiarity with incentive fee structures
• Experience supporting year-end or interim audits
• Experience working in a project-based, job cost, construction, engineering, utilities, or services accounting environment
• Proven ability to work independently while meeting monthly accounting deadlines

Work Environment

This is a remote position working in a computerized accounting environment. Youll collaborate with accounting and operational teams virtually while working extensively in D365 ERP, Excel, and other Microsoft Office applications.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently from a professional home-office environment and handling financial information with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Issaquah, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long‑term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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.

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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.