Accounts Receivable Associate

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable / Collections Specialist to join a collaborative finance team. This individual will primarily focus on managing a portfolio of customer accounts, researching outstanding balances, and following up on past-due invoices. This is a great opportunity for either an early-career professional/new graduate looking to build experience in corporate finance or someone with previous accounts receivable or collections experience.

• Manage and review a portfolio of customer accounts.
• Follow up on outstanding and past-due invoices.
• Research account discrepancies, payment issues, and open balances.
• Work through existing account and collections backlogs.
• Maintain accurate documentation of collection activity and customer communication.
• Partner with internal teams to research and resolve account issues.
• Analyze account information using Microsoft Excel.
• Sort, organize, and reconcile large sets of customer and invoice data.
• Utilize VLOOKUPs and other Excel functions to research and compare information.
• Maintain accurate customer and account information within internal systems.
• Prioritize accounts and follow-up activities while managing a high-volume workload.

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Finance preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong research and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable communicating with customers regarding outstanding invoices.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a primarily remote environment.

• Open to recent graduates or candidates with previous AR/collections experience.
• Previous experience with ERP or collections systems is helpful but not required.

Initially, the role requires being fully onsite during the training period, which is expected to last approximately two weeks. After training, the position offers work-from-home flexibility for four days a week. There will be one required onsite day per week, with specific days to be determined. The role provides an opportunity to work with one of the best employee-driven companies in the area, with potential for permanent placement and career growth within the accounting and finance department.

This is a Contract position based out of Brookfield, WI.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Contract position based out of Brookfield, WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

This is a hybrid position in Brookfield,WI.

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® Platinum Award 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 for other accommodation options.

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