Accounting Assistant

Accounting AssistantOverview

This entry-level Accounting Assistant role supports B2B collections, credit, and accounts receivable functions while providing clear, professional communication to internal teams and customers. It's a great opportunity for someone with a degree in accounting, finance, or business-or relevant internship experience-who wants hands-on exposure to core accounting processes and long-term growth in a professional office environment.

Responsibilities

• Support daily collections and credit activities to manage outstanding customer balances.

• Assist with accounts receivable tasks, including updating and tracking customer payment information.

• Contact customers by phone and email to follow up on payments and resolve billing questions.

• Partner with sales and customer service teams to coordinate account-related information.

• Perform accurate data entry of financial and customer information.

• Stay organized while managing multiple accounts, tasks, and follow-ups.

• Document customer interactions and next steps clearly.

• Collaborate with the accounting and credit teams to support department goals.

Essential Skills

• Foundational accounting knowledge or strong interest in accounting/finance.

• Accurate and efficient data entry skills.

• Clear, professional communication-both phone and email.

• Strong soft skills: professionalism, reliability, and customer-focused mindset.

• High level of organization and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Comfort working in a role that includes collections and credit activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, finance, or business (or any accounting & finance related internship/experience)

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external customers.

• Interest in building a career in accounting, credit, or collections.

• Willingness to work onsite five days per week initially.

• Openness to learning new systems and processes in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

This role is based onsite in Kansas City, Kansas, in a modern, professional office setting. The workplace features a strong team culture and an on-site cafeteria with subsidized lunches. After converting to a permanent hire, there may be opportunities for hybrid or work-from-home flexibility. The environment emphasizes collaboration, communication, and growth-ideal for early-career professionals building their accounting skill set.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kansas City, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.

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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.