• Accounts Payable Specialist

    Aston Carter (St. Paul, MN)


    Job Title: Accounts Payable SpecialistJob Description

     

    As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will process vendor invoices and disbursements, ensuring accuracy with PO numbers, vendor details, tax, and discounts. You will compare subcontractor invoices to purchase orders or contracts, verify costs, reconcile vendor statements, and follow up on outstanding issues. Collaborating with Purchasing and Project Managers, you will resolve invoice discrepancies, use document management software for approvals, and handle complex vendor and payment issues.

    Responsibilities

    + Process vendor invoices and disbursements with accuracy.

    + Compare subcontractor invoices to purchase orders or contracts.

    + Reconcile vendor statements and address missing invoices or issues.

    + Collaborate with Purchasing and Project Managers to resolve discrepancies.

    + Route invoices for approval using document management software.

    + Troubleshoot and resolve complex vendor and payment issues.

    + Process lien waivers and allocate purchasing card costs to jobs as needed.

    Essential Skills

    + 1+ year of Accounts Payable experience.

    + 1+ year of intermediate Excel experience.

    + Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

    + Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with the person or Wensoft systems is preferred.

    + Open to candidates eager to learn and grow, even without multiple years of experience.

    Work Environment

    This position offers the flexibility to work fully remote. If located near one of our locations, you can choose to work on-site. The standard workweek is 40 hours, with central hours and flexible start and end times. The role is contract-based, with a minimum duration of 2 months and potential for longer-term opportunities based on team evolution. The work culture emphasizes independence, teamwork, and a supportive environment, offering growth opportunities as the company expands.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, Minnesota.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 remote position.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 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.