Job Title: Accounting Clerk Job Description Join a dynamic team in a small, fast-growing food manufacturing company with approximately 100 million in revenue. As an Accounting Assistant, you will play a critical role in managing accounts payable and receivable operations, contributing significantly to the financial health and growth of the company. Responsibilities + Manage and process accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR), with a primary focus on AR. + Handle heavy invoicing tasks efficiently. + Assist in month-end closing processes, including reconciliation and journal entries. + Support the preparation of financial statements, balance sheets, and financial reports. + Conduct cost accounting tasks to ensure accurate financial data. + Work closely with the CFO to support various accounting functions. Essential Skills + Proficiency in accounting principles, including general ledger management and reconciliation. + Experience with month-end processes and financial reporting. + Strong skills in managing accounts payable and receivable. + Ability to handle heavy invoicing workloads. + Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Experience with Microsoft D365 is a plus. + Experience in manufacturing or entry-level accounting is beneficial. + Familiarity with accounts receivable processes is advantageous. Work Environment Work from the corporate headquarters, directly reporting to the CFO. The company boasts a collaborative and innovative environment with proprietary software, requiring no additional software knowledge. However, proficiency in Excel is essential. The role is urgent and can accommodate an interim or consultant with the potential for contract-to-hire or direct hire. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Manteno, Illinois. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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 Manteno,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.