Entry-Level Accounting Assistant

Accounting Assistant

This entry-level Accounting Assistant position focuses on supporting collections and credit activities within a fast-paced accounting environment. You will assist with accounts receivable, communicate directly with customers, and collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely financial transactions. The role offers comprehensive training on collections calls, strong potential for permanent hire, and the opportunity to grow your accounting skills in a supportive and professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Support daily collections and credit activities under the guidance of the accounting team.
• Assist with accounts receivable processes, including tracking outstanding balances and updating account information.
• Contact customers via phone and email to discuss outstanding invoices, payment status, and account issues.
• Make outbound collections calls with professionalism and a customer-focused approach, using training and guidance provided.
• Communicate regularly with sales staff and customer service representatives to resolve billing questions, discrepancies, and customer concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, payment commitments, and account updates in the accounting system.
• Prioritize tasks effectively to manage multiple customer accounts and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills to keep documentation, communications, and follow-up activities well structured and up to date.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support continuous improvement of collections and credit processes.

Essential Skills

• Entry-level accounting knowledge with an interest in collections and credit activities.
• Ability and willingness to make collections calls after receiving training.
• Strong data entry skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Good soft skills, including professionalism, empathy, and a customer-focused mindset.
• Effective communication skills for both internal and external customers, via email and phone.
• High level of organization and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort working with multiple stakeholders, including sales staff and customer service representatives.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Openness to candidates with or without prior collections experience.
• Desire to grow within an accounting or finance function in a corporate environment.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new processes, systems, and priorities.
• Motivation to transition into a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

Work Environment

This role is based in an office environment in Kansas City, Kansas, and requires working on-site five days per week. The office offers an excellent, modern workspace with a professional yet welcoming atmosphere. There is strong potential for work-from-home flexibility after conversion to a permanent role, depending on performance and business needs. The organization provides subsidized lunches and an excellent on-site cafeteria, contributing to a comfortable and engaging workplace experience. You will work in a fast-paced setting where collaboration with accounting, sales, and customer service teams is frequent and encouraged.

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.

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 Kansas City, KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 21, 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 View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

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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.