Accounting Associate

Job Title : Accounting Associate

Job Description

The Associate Accountant is responsible for executing transactions and maintaining records with complete accuracy of invoices, accounts payable / receivable, purchasing, and payroll. This role involves resolving accounting issues such as outstanding payments through effective communication with business managers, suppliers, and customers. The Associate Accountant must understand and adhere to the accounting policies and procedures of the corporation. Monitoring assigned activities for inaccuracies and potential fraud, and promptly reporting any suspect transactions, are key responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Verify the accuracy of incoming and outgoing invoices and other accounting documents or records.

Manage invoices on behalf of the company in accordance with corporate procedures.

Handle corporate accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Process payroll and manage employee data in ADP.

Execute purchasing from requisition to vendor submission to receiving reconciliation.

Reconcile various financial records.

Compile data and prepare a variety of reports.

Process end of month closing procedures.

Support outsourced control functions and accounting services as needed.

Assist with annual third-party audit / review as needed.

Support certain onboarding and termination activities as assigned.

Assist with activities associated with employee benefits, 401K, and corporate insurance.

Perform other duties and reporting as assigned.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.

Experience with invoicing and billing management.

3-5+ years of accounting experience, particularly in AR / Billing and some AP experience.

Competency with Sage or MAS financial software.

Strong skills in general ledger, bookkeeping, data entry, reconciliation, purchase orders, payroll, and invoice processing.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, month-end procedures, bank reconciliation, collections, payables, journal entries.

Experience with ADP and Sage, preferably within the manufacturing industry.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

High school diploma; US Citizen or Green Card holder for U.S. Department of State ITAR activities.

Minimum 5 years of accounting experience with public and / or private companies with revenues between $20M to $200M, with 10+ years preferred.

Manufacturing experience is preferred.

College-level accounting coursework is preferred.

Competency with MS Word, MS Excel, and Adobe Pro.

Work Environment

The role is situated within an accounting team of two individuals. The position requires working with financial software and systems, and demands proficiency in various software applications. The work involves regular interaction with business managers, suppliers, and customers to resolve accounting issues. The environment supports the semiconductor industry and advanced packaging technology.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Richardson, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00 / 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 Richardson,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.