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Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for executing data entry and related duties in disbursing non-payroll accounts payable to various entities, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vouchers and payments. This role requires interacting with suppliers, internal customers, buyers, and other finance team members.

Responsibilities

+ Collaborate with the Accounts Payable Manager to maintain payment policies and general A/P performance skills.

+ Process vendor invoices through A/P automation and ERP systems, obtaining necessary approvals for disbursements.

+ Compare invoices to freight accruals, report discrepancies, and process for payment.

+ Verify and process invoices to ensure correct account and cost center charging.

+ Investigate payment problems, reconcile vendor statements, and work with vendors to resolve discrepancies.

+ Review debit balances, refunds, and adjustments, and apply necessary corrections.

+ Coordinate with the Transportation team to process freight vouchers from the Transportation Management System into the ERP system.

+ Ensure confidentiality and privacy of financial records.

+ Perform 3-way match of purchase order, receiving report, and vendor invoice as needed.

+ Apply payment policy to make timely A/P payments and secure cash discounts.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in accounts payable, invoicing, invoice processing, purchase orders, and three-way matching.

+ Experience with large ERP systems, specifically JDE, and Excel, including pivot tables and basic formulas.

+ 1-2 years of experience in full-cycle accounts payable.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.

+ Familiarity with MS applications such as Access, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Work Environment

The work schedule is Tuesday to Thursday in the office, with the option to work remotely on Monday and Fridays. Working hours are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with flexibility for 7:00 am to 4:00 pm or 9:00 am to 6:00 pm shifts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fenton, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/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 hybrid position in Fenton,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 27, 2025.

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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.