Accounting Operations Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Operations Specialist to oversee and execute daily accounting activities. This role will involve managing full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, ensuring accuracy in invoicing, and performing regular reconciliations. The position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with ownership and gain comprehensive exposure to various accounting functions.

Responsibilities

Oversee and execute daily accounting activities, ensuring accurate and timely posting of financial transactions.Manage full-cycle Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including handling vendor invoices, customer billing, payment applications, and aging reviews.Verify accuracy of pricing, terms, and job details before sending invoices to customers.Process and reconcile customer payments through checks, ACH, and credit cards, and follow up on past due accounts as needed.Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations to ensure alignment of the general ledger with external statements.Lead month-end close activities, including accruals, journal entries, and account reconciliations.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel, with skills in formulas, pivot tables, and exported reports.1-2 years of accounting experience.Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and core accounting principles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with Label-Traxx or other manufacturing/label industry ERP systems.Prior accounting experience in a manufacturing or production-based environment.Familiarity with job costing, inventory, or standard costing is a plus.

Work Environment

The role is fully onsite in Coon Rapids, offering flexibility within business hours. You will join a small team of two other accounting professionals, working closely with the part owner and CFO. The company has a total of 30 employees, providing a close-knit and collaborative environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Coon Rapids, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $43.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Coon Rapids,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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.

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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 for other accommodation options.

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