Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Accounting Clerk Job Description

The Accounting Clerk plays a key role in a small, fast-paced office within a manufacturing environment, performing a wide range of accounting and administrative tasks. This position handles invoicing, collections, purchasing support, and customer service while also providing assistance to sales and HR. You will work closely with a tight-knit team where everyone helps wherever needed, offering variety in your day and the opportunity to contribute across multiple functions.

• Interact with internal workflows and job travelers to ensure accurate and timely processing of orders and documentation.
• Create, review, and send invoices to customers, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Process incoming customer payments and record transactions in the appropriate systems.
• Submit collections activities when needed, following up on outstanding invoices and communicating professionally with customers.
• Process purchases for the facility, including creating and managing purchase orders and coordinating with vendors.
• Answer incoming phone calls, providing professional and courteous customer service to internal and external contacts.
• Support the sales team with administrative and accounting-related tasks, such as order entry, documentation, and customer follow-up.
• Provide support to HR as needed, which may include basic administrative tasks and coordination of employee-related documentation.
• Collaborate with other office staff and assist in various office functions to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment, multitasking and prioritizing responsibilities to meet deadlines.

• At least 2+ years of experience in invoicing, purchase orders, or purchasing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience handling invoicing and customer payments in a business environment.
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in accounting and documentation tasks.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers, vendors, and team members.

• JobBOSS software experience is highly preferred.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Comfort working in a small team with a family-feel culture where team members assist wherever needed.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to follow established workflows and processes.
• Ability to adapt to varied daily tasks and enjoy a role where responsibilities can change from day to day.

This role is based in a small machine shop office in York, PA. The production floor is a dirty, industrial environment, while the offices are separate and more typical of an administrative setting. You may need to enter the production area at times to coordinate workflows or documentation. The schedule runs Monday through Thursday, from 4:50 a.m. to 3:20 p.m., consisting of four ten-hour days with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. The dress code is business casual, and jeans are acceptable. A company shirt is available and may be worn if preferred. The team environment is close-knit with a family feel, and the variety of duties helps keep each day different and engaging.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of York, PA.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of York, PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in York,PA.

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.