Business/ Collections Associate (Entry Level)

Job Description

Job Description

Business/Collections Associate

*Bachelors degree, no experience!

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented addition to our finance team. This position reports directly to the Controller and works closely with Sales Managers and Sales staff, providing valuable cross-functional exposure across the organization. Our company fosters an employee-focused, high-performance culture built on accountability, empowerment, quality, and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career to gain meaningful, hands-on experience in accounting and financial analysis within a dynamic and growing business. This role will have a specific emphasis in supporting an Accounts Receivable initiative to collect past due balances from customers.

Responsibilities

• Support the Accounts Receivable initiative to collect past due balances from customers.
• Collaborate with Sales Managers and Sales staff to provide financial insights.
• Assist in general ledger accounting and reconciliation processes.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to enhance financial operations.
• Utilize strong Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Communications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of general ledger accounting and reconciliation processes
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative in-office environment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in Accounting or Business is strongly preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite is strongly preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Work Environment

Fun work environment. The role requires working Monday to Friday in the office. Enjoy happy hours and sports games on the TVs during work hours. It's a light, fun place to work.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ballwin, MO.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Ballwin,MO.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 2026.

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 View email address on ziprecruiter.com 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.