• Accounts Receivable Specialist

    Aston Carter (Kansas City, MO)


    Job Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist

    Job Description

    As an Accounts Receivable Specialist, you will be responsible for processing all incoming payments and securing revenue by verifying and posting receipts. You will assist the Accounts Receivable team with reporting and data analytics of incoming funds.

    Responsibilities

    + Process invoices for customer accounts.

    + Apply cash receipts appropriately within the accounting system.

    + Support monitoring of delinquent accounts and make collection calls.

    + Serve as the primary backup for the Accounts Receivable Lead during medical leave.

    + Investigate problems from customers and sales associates and drive resolutions.

    + Process credit card and electronic payments from customers.

    + Assist employees and customers with questions related to AR services.

    + Review and evaluate customer history for terms and set up new customer accounts.

    + Investigate and release customer orders from hold to allow orders to ship.

    + Monitor and manage the Accounts Receivable email inbox.

    Essential Skills

    + 3+ years of full cycle accounts receivable experience

    + Proficiency in cash application, billing, and collections

    + Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently

    + Strong communication skills

    + Familiarity with Dynamics 365

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Associates degree or equivalent education preferred

    + Two or more years of related accounting experience and/or training

    + Experience with ERP or accounting software, MS Dynamics 365 preferred

    + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

    + Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

    + Intermediate skills in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

    Work Environment

    The role is 100% in-office, located just south of downtown. The office environment is small, quiet, and consists of a close-knit accounting team of five people.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Kansas City, Missouri.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/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 fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 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.