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Job Title: Entry level Accounts Payable Clerk
No previous experience needed!
Job Description
This role focuses on managing accounts payable activities and supporting capital expenditure accounting, including fixed asset transactions and related reporting. You will handle invoice processing, cash handling, and purchase order coding while assisting with capital budgets, capital reports, and weekly analysis of capital spending. The position offers the opportunity to develop strong finance and accounting experience within a dynamic environment, with potential for long-term growth and attractive benefits upon permanent hire.
Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable transactions accurately and on time, including invoice processing, invoice coding, and purchase order matching.
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries related to capital expenditure close in accordance with accounting standards.
• Prepare write-downs and write-offs for fixed asset disposals, sales, and retirements, ensuring proper documentation and approval.
• Prepare weekly analysis of capital expenditure activity and summarize key findings for management review.
• Assist in the preparation of capital reports and supporting schedules to provide insight into capital spending and asset utilization.
• Assist in maintaining capital budgets in Oracle, including updates, adjustments, and reconciliations.
• Assist with the analysis of capital spending and fixed asset transactions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with internal policies.
• Support special projects and ad hoc reporting related to capital expenditures, accounts payable, and finance operations.
• Handle cash-related activities as needed, applying proper controls and ensuring accurate recording of cash transactions.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting team members to improve processes and ensure timely month-end and year-end close.
• Use Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools to prepare reports, perform reconciliations, and analyze financial data.

Essential Skills

• Accounting or finance degree.
• At least 1 year of cash handling experience.
• Experience with accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, purchase order matching, and coding.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including the ability to work with spreadsheets and perform basic analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and general Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Ability to prepare journal entries and support month-end close activities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data and documentation.
• Ability to work with financial systems such as Oracle or similar ERP platforms.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with capital expenditure accounting and fixed asset transactions, including disposals, sales, and retirements.
• Familiarity with preparing capital reports and supporting schedules.
• Experience maintaining capital budgets within an ERP system such as Oracle.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with finance, accounting, and other internal teams.
• Interest in working within a media and telecommunications environment.
• Willingness to support special projects and continuous process improvement initiatives.

Work Environment
This is an in-office role, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position is based on-site, with the possibility of a partial remote work arrangement once you transition to permanent status. The work environment includes access to an onsite gym and onsite café, as well as regular company events such as barbecues and picnics. Employees may be eligible, upon becoming permanent, for benefits such as reimbursement for cable and internet services and a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match. The setting is professional and collaborative, with a focus on supporting a large media and telecommunications organization using tools such as Oracle and Microsoft Office.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Goshen, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $23.00/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 Goshen,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 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 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
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