Accounting Specialist

Aston Carter

. Prepare and process project management and payroll invoices .

Posted 10/7/2026contractRemote • Washington • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $25 - $27 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounts receivable management, journal entry preparation, and financial reconciliation, with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems like D365 and Microsoft Excel to support financial operations in a remote environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounts Receivable ManagementJournal Entry PreparationD365 / Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERPMonth-End Financial Close SupportAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Accounts Receivable InvoicingJournal Entry PostingAccount ReconciliationJob Cost AccountingPayroll InvoicingFinancial Close SupportVLOOKUPs in Microsoft ExcelDeferred Revenue AccountingAudit SupportAging Reports Management

Soft Skills

Clear Communication SkillsCustomer-Service MindsetOrganizational SkillsAbility to Work IndependentlyRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookD365 / Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

Project-Based AccountingJob Cost AccountingConstruction AccountingEngineering AccountingUtilities AccountingServices AccountingIncentive Fee Structures

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and process project management and payroll invoices
Create, enter, and maintain journal entries, including job cost, recurring, standard, accrued, and adjusting entries
Manage the monthly accounts receivable close for assigned jobs and departments
Prepare AR statements and assist with customer collections and payment follow-up
Reconcile AR aging reports to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies
Prepare payroll funding requests and true-up calculations
Handle accounting activity involving deferred revenue and revenue adjustments
Support general ledger account reconciliations and maintain assigned portions of the master reconciliation spreadsheet
Obtain documentation, clarify information, and resolve accounting issues with accounting and operational teams
Assist with month-end, year-end, and interim audit activities, including documentation and reconciliations
Maintain organized accounting records and supporting documentation
Assist with special projects and additional AR or payroll invoicing needs
Build positive working relationships across accounting, operations, and other departments
Deliver accurate and timely work in a remote computerized accounting environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 to 5 years of accounting or accounts receivable experience
Experience with AR invoicing, collections, aging reports, and account reconciliation
Experience preparing and posting journal entries
Experience supporting month-end financial close
Knowledge of job cost accounting and payroll-related invoicing
Experience with D365 / Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP or a comparable ERP/accounting system
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs
Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Outlook
Experience reconciling accounts and researching discrepancies
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to stay organized while managing multiple accounting deadlines
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively with accounting and operational teams in a remote environment
Customer-service mindset when supporting internal and external stakeholders
Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred
High school diploma or equivalent and strong, relevant accounting/AR experience may also be considered
Familiarity with incentive fee structures
Experience supporting year-end or interim audits
Experience in a project-based, job cost, construction, engineering, utilities, or services accounting environment
Proven ability to work independently while meeting monthly accounting deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance for 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)
Potential contract extension
Contract-to-hire opportunity