Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Accounts Receivable Specialist (Hybrid)

About the Opportunity

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working with financial data, solving problems, and supporting business operations? We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Power Services Division accounting team in a dynamic hybrid role.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with accounting and operational teams while taking ownership of key accounts receivable functions, invoicing, reconciliations, month-end close activities, and audit support. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy balancing routine accounting responsibilities with special projects, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a 6-month contract opportunity with potential for extension based on business needs and performance.

Hybrid Schedule: Remote on Mondays & Fridays | Onsite Tuesdays through Thursdays

What You'll Do

As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you'll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and efficient cash flow management.

Accounts Receivable & Invoicing

• Prepare and process project management and payroll invoices accurately and on time.
• Generate and post invoice-related journal entries within the accounting system.
• Manage monthly accounts receivable close activities for assigned projects and departments.
• Prepare customer statements and support collection efforts to reduce outstanding balances.
• Reconcile AR aging reports to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Prepare and post job cost, recurring, accrual, and adjusting journal entries.
• Maintain organized and accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with deferred revenue and revenue adjustment entries.
• Support account reconciliations and contribute to the monthly financial close process.
• Help maintain master reconciliation schedules and supporting records.

Payroll & Funding Support

• Prepare payroll funding requests and perform funding true-up calculations.
• Support payroll invoicing processes and related accounting activities.

Audit & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Assist with year-end and interim audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to audit requests.
• Partner with accounting, operations, and business stakeholders to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives as needed.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Receivable, including invoicing, collections, cash applications, and aging report management.
• Strong understanding of journal entries, reconciliations, and general accounting principles.
• Advanced data entry accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and related spreadsheet functions.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Exceptional organization, time management, and follow-through skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to build positive working relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with financial systems such as OneStream or similar enterprise accounting platforms.
• Experience supporting month-end close activities and financial reporting.
• Experience assisting with internal or external audits.
• Familiarity with payroll invoicing, payroll funding processes, or project-based accounting environments.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities.

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a highly collaborative accounting team.
• Exposure to month-end close, audit support, project accounting, and financial reporting activities.
• Chance to contribute to meaningful projects while expanding your accounting and finance expertise.
• Potential for contract extension based on business needs and performance.

Work Environment

This role follows a hybrid schedule with remote work on Mondays and Fridays and onsite collaboration Tuesday through Thursday.

Standard hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday . Occasional overtime may be required during month-end close, year-end activities, audits, or other peak business periods . 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 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 hybrid position in Issaquah,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 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 us.fitly.work 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.