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Job Title: Accounting Specialist

Job Description

A privately held industrial manufacturer in northern Indiana is expanding its finance operations and seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support its transition to a fully independent accounting structure. This is a hands-on role based on-site, reporting directly to a member of the finance team. The position plays a key role in managing incoming and outgoing financial transactions, maintaining vendor and customer records, and supporting internal teams with billing and payment resolution.

Responsibilities

+ Evaluate client creditworthiness using third-party data and internal payment history.

+ Maintain customer profiles and ensure accurate ledger entries.

+ Apply incoming payments and reconcile discrepancies across aging reports.

+ Partner with sales and service teams to resolve invoice disputes and ensure timely collections.

+ Review and code supplier invoices, verifying against purchase documentation.

+ Maintain vendor records, including exemption certificates and payment terms.

+ Liaise with suppliers to resolve payment issues and clarify account status.

+ Track open orders and invoices to prevent supply chain delays.

+ Execute scheduled and ad hoc disbursements in coordination with finance.

Essential Skills

+ 3+ years of accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) experience.

+ Proficiency in MS Excel.

+ Experience with any ERP/Accounting software.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ A degree in a related field.

+ Experience in the manufacturing industry.

Work Environment

The position is based on-site in northern Indiana, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Goshen, Indiana.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Goshen, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $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 fully onsite position in Goshen,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 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.