Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist - Aston Carter : Job Details

Aston Carter is partnering with a food technology company seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable & Receivable to join their growing team!

This role will support both the Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) functions, providing essential assistance to the respective managers. The position involves conducting credit checks, managing collections, processing deposits, setting up customers and vendors, invoicing, payments, and handling employee expense reports through Expensify.

• Conduct credit checks and manage collections.
• Process deposits and apply them to accounts.
• Set up new customers and vendors.
• Handle invoicing and payments.
• Quickly pay invoices and process AR in the morning from the night before.
• Manage past due collections through emails and calls.
• Receive invoices via mail/email, print, and mail checks.
• Process employee expense reports weekly and manage ACH to employees.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Experience in accounting (Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable) or finance.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask efficiently.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Deadline and detail-oriented.

• Knowledge of Great Plains ERP system is a major plus.
• Willingness to learn quickly.
• 2-3 years of experience or working towards an associate degree in business or accounting.
• Candidates are preferred to not have a 4-year degree.

The role is fully onsite with working hours from 10am to 4:30pm for a total of 30 hours per week. The office environment is bright, modern, and clean, with a total of four people in the accounting department. The office comprises 30 employees, plus 70 in production. Flexibility is offered for appointments, etc.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Buffalo Grove,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 2025.