Accounting Clerk

Accounting Specialist (Project-Based Role)

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to support our finance team in a project-based capacity. This role is responsible for a mix of administrative duties, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and compliance tasks. The ideal candidate has hands-on AP/AR experience, strong organizational skills, and is comfortable handling high-volume transactions in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Open, organize, and process incoming mail on a daily basis
• Prepare and process payments by company (training provided, including check depositing procedures)
• Scan and route invoices to the accounting inbox for processing

• Process daily operating expense invoices manually
• Prepare and process weekly check runs
• Organize printed checks by company
• Stuff envelopes and process outgoing mail using postage machine
• Code daily credit card transactions to the general ledger
• Code monthly Fuel Express invoices (retrieved via online portal)

• Deposit checks daily
• Post check payments in BMI for Storey Kenworthy customers
• Post electronic payments accurately and timely
• Assist with sending invoices and monthly statements as needed

• Prepare and submit monthly sales tax remittances
• Log into state revenue websites to process electronic tax payments

Required Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma required
• 2–4 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or Invoicing
• Strong data entry and reconciliation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with invoice processing and general accounting functions
• High attention to detail and ability to meet daily deadlines

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with general ledger (GL) coding
• Experience working with accounting or billing systems (e.g., BMI)
• Comfortable handling physical mail, checks, and paper invoices

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $26.44/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 15, 2026.

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 for other accommodation options.