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Job Title: Accounts Payable Associate

Job Description

In this role, you will enable the business to meet its agreements and external regulatory requirements. Collaborating with the plant finance team, you will ensure the accurate tracking and processing of all transactions and verify that invoices comply with fiscal and internal control requirements.

Responsibilities

+ Support the month-end close process and prepare and validate journal entries.

+ Reconcile purchasing receipts to accounts payable ledgers.

+ Review, edit, and ensure accurate accounts payable data.

+ Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts.

+ Review invoices and statements with the purchasing department.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in accounts payable processes, balance sheet reconciliation, and invoice processing.

+ Strong skills in SAP and reconciliation techniques.

+ Solid understanding of accounting principles and invoicing procedures.

+ Effective data entry and purchase order management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fields is preferred.

+ Minimum of 1-3 years of financial accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.

+ Experience with SAP and Infor LX systems or similar ERP systems is a plus.

Work Environment

The work environment is an office setting where you will leverage advanced technologies and ERP systems to enhance the financial processes. Embrace our core values of care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration while contributing to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Athens, Tennessee.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 Athens,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 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.