Job Title: Accounting Analyst

Job Description

The Accounting Analyst is responsible for the validation and processing of short-dated and outdated products. This role involves gathering key information to support, analyze, and credit customers, as well as providing dispute resolution and negotiation of settlements. The analyst will collaborate with Credit and Collections, provide management with periodic reporting and analysis of return activity, and interact with various departments such as customer service, contracts and pricing, and accounts receivable. Direct communication with customers is also a key aspect of this role.

Responsibilities

Process Return Credits: Receive EDI data and determine whether to process or deny credit based on several variable criteria. Utilize return data from both the company and third-party systems.Monitor and minimize return deductions. Maintain deduction levels and processing objectives as determined by management. Create and maintain reports to track the progress of return deduction resolution and proactively address system issues which may impact the timely processing of returns.Create, analyze, and provide reporting to management based on transactional data from various systems. Reach out to customers and provide status updates on returns.Act as a liaison between IT and Sales Operations for EDI transactions from IBM to iContracts.Participate in special projects as needed.

Essential Skills

1-3 years of SAP experience2+ years of experience with Pivot tables and MS Excel2+ years of returns, credit, or customer service experience2+ years of experience handling returns in a pharmaceutical settingAbility to quickly learn and adapt to new systems

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to handle situations with tact and diplomacyAbility to develop strong relationships with customer contactsEffective communication with all levels of managementProficient and accurate in keying numbers and lettersStrong analytical and multi-tasking skillsAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionHigh stress toleranceAbility to spend extended periods viewing a PC screenAbility to sit for extended periodsMust adhere to a pre-determined work schedule

Work Environment

The role is based in a high-paced office environment. The work schedule includes 3 days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and 2 days remote. Training will require being onsite 3-4 days a week for the first month.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Morristown, New Jersey.

This position is moving extremely fast as this is an urgent need for the client. If interested, please send over your most up to date resume to ktrivigno @astoncarter.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone call. 

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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 Morristown,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2025.

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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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