• Accounting Clerk

    Aston Carter (Troy, MI)


    AR/AP Specialist

    Job Description

    We are seeking an AR/AP Specialist for a contract-to-hire role within the nonprofit education sector. This position entails supporting the new team in the Accounting and Finance Department by performing essential accounting functions. The role offers a hybrid schedule and requires the individual to be onsite Monday through Thursday for the first four weeks to acclimate to the team and processes.

    Responsibilities

    + Manage the department email inbox and phone, assisting students with inquiries regarding grants, scholarships, and funds, ensuring proper allocation and making necessary adjustments to student accounts.

    + Take ownership of communication between the department and students, responding to inquiries within 24 hours.

    + Troubleshoot issues by reviewing past journal entries and figuring out solutions.

    + Cross-train on accounts payable and receivable tasks.

    + Process accounts payable invoices and ensure timely payments to vendors.

    + Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing, collections, and recording payments.

    + Reconcile bank statements and financial records to ensure accuracy.

    + Assist in preparing financial reports and statements.

    + Maintain organized and accurate financial records.

    + Communicate with vendors and internal departments to resolve discrepancies.

    + Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.

    + Utilize AR/AP systems for accounting tasks.

    Essential Skills

    + 2+ years of recent accounting support experience, ideally in roles such as accounting clerk, AR clerk, AP, or accounting assistant.

    + Associates Degree in accounting or related field.

    + Strong Excel skills, including ability to reconcile accounts, balance spreadsheets, and perform journal entries.

    + Knowledge of debits and credits and ability to balance a checkbook.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience cutting checks.

    + Experience in the higher education industry is advantageous but not necessary.

    + Bachelor's Degree or currently pursuing one.

    Work Environment

    Located in Troy, MI, the position offers a hybrid schedule with three to four days in office and remote work every Friday. The dress code is business casual. Employees benefit from flexible working hours, minimal healthcare costs once permanent, and coverage for further education costs. Opportunities for growth and community engagement are also available

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $26.00/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 hybrid position in Troy,MI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 2025.

    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® double diamond 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.