Bookkeeper

Job Title: Bookkeeper

Job Description

We are seeking a versatile professional to manage daily accounting functions and provide reliable administrative support to our operations. This position blends financial processing, employee support, and data management, making it ideal for someone who enjoys ownership, organization, and a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounts payable, including entering invoices, assigning proper account codes, routing for approval, and preparing payment batches.
• Handle customer billing and assist with monitoring outstanding receivables and collection follow-up.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate vendor and customer information within internal systems.
• Contribute to month-end procedures by completing reconciliations, preparing schedules, and supporting reporting needs.
• Respond to requests from external accountants, banking partners, and lenders.
• Organize and maintain financial documentation to ensure easy retrieval and audit readiness.
• Help ensure data accuracy and consistency within the company’s ERP or accounting platform.
• Facilitate onboarding and offboarding by preparing employee documentation and coordinating required steps.
• Submit payroll adjustments and updates to the payroll provider as needed.
• Keep employee files and HRIS records accurate and current.
• Assist with benefit enrollment, status changes, and general benefits administration.
• Track time off, attendance records, and required compliance documentation.
• Act as a resource for employees seeking guidance on routine HR-related questions.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Quickbooks and general ledger management.
• Experience with accounts payable and receivable.
• Ability to perform month-end reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Knowledge in payroll processing and HR administrative tasks.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• 2+ years of experience in bookkeeper or accounting roles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or operational environment.

Work Environment

The position is based in an onsite work environment at a small, family-owned manufacturing company.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Germantown, WI.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Germantown,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 26, 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® 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.