Accountant, Accounting Assistant, Accounts Receivable​/ Collections

Job Title:

Accountant

Job Description

This position involves preparing and maintaining accounting records, verifying financial transactions, and ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The role includes cost accounting, month-end reporting, and general accounting practices. Successful candidates will complete entries in Quick Books accurately and will be responsible for accounts receivable, with occasional assistance in accounts payable.

Responsibilities

+ Prepare and maintain accounting records

+ Verify financial transactions

+ Ensure compliance with GAAP

+ Conduct cost accounting and month-end reporting

+ Perform general accounting practices

+ Complete entries in Quick Books accurately

+ Manage accounts receivable and assist with accounts payable

+ Research discrepancies in numbers and implement corrections

+ Maintain and improve internal financial controls

+ Assist with invoicing and purchasing

+ Submit purchase orders

+ Assist with administrative duties such as answering the phone and guest check-in

+ Handle filing tasks

Essential Skills

+ Proficient in Quick Books and Microsoft Office

+ Experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable

+ Strong skills in invoicing and general ledger management

+ Knowledge of month-end reporting

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred

+ 3 years of accounting experience preferred

Work Environment

The work environment is a small office with fewer than five people, where team members cover for each other. Working hours are typically from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday, with occasional overtime as needed. The dress code is professional.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sioux Falls, SD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/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 Sioux Falls,SD.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 2026.

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 Clearly Rated 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 astoncarter (%20astoncarter)  for other accommodation options.