Job Title: Accounting ProfessionalJob Description

This is a project-based role that encompasses three main areas of responsibility: administrative tasks, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. The position requires a detail-oriented individual who can handle various tasks efficiently.

ResponsibilitiesAdministrative: Open, organize, and process daily mail, manage payments with training provided for depositing checks, and scan invoices.Accounts Payable: Manually process operating expenses daily, organize and process checks weekly, stuff envelopes, run through postage machine, code credit card transactions to the general ledger daily, and code monthly Fuel Express invoices.Accounts Receivable: Deposit checks daily, post check payments for SK customers daily, post electronic payments, and potentially send invoices and/or monthly statements as needed.Compliance: Remit sales tax monthly by logging into state websites to make electronic payments.Essential SkillsAccountingAccounts payableAccounts receivableReconciliationInvoicingData entryMicrosoft Excel proficiencyAdditional Skills & QualificationsHigh School Diploma required2-4 years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or invoicingProficiency in Microsoft OfficeWork Environment

The work schedule is five days a week, onsite, with business casual attire. The hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, or around those times, offering some flexibility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Des Moines, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $26.44/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 Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 4, 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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