• Accounting Payable Specialist

    Aston Carter (Waukesha, WI)


    Job Title: Production and Accounts Payable Specialist

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Production and Accounts Payable Specialist to ensure the smooth operation of production schedules and financial transactions. This role will require you to manage vendor invoices, optimize production processes, and support financial reporting, contributing to the company's success through efficiency and accuracy.

    Responsibilities

    + Process vendor invoices, verify approvals, and ensure timely payments via check, ACH, or virtual card.

    + Develop and maintain production schedules to meet delivery targets and optimize resource use.

    + Monitor production rates, product standards, and workflow efficiency.

    + Maintain vendor records, resolve payment discrepancies, and ensure compliance with company policies.

    + Manage prepayments, credit memos, and 1099 reporting.

    + Monitor and reconcile production costs, including labor, materials, and overhead.

    + Collaborate with operations to ensure accurate job costing and inventory valuation.

    + Prepare and analyze production variance reports and recommend corrective actions.

    + Coordinate with procurement, quality assurance, and operations to resolve production issues and minimize delays.

    + Support monthly and quarterly financial close processes related to production.

    + Reconcile accounts payable ledgers and support audit procedures.

    Essential Skills

    + 2+ years of experience in inventory and invoice management.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and communication skills.

    + Experience in accounts payable and production reconciliations.

    + Strong skills in invoice processing and reconciliation.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Diploma in a related field.

    + Ability to work effectively in a team and a willingness to learn.

    Work Environment

    This is an onsite position with working hours from 8:30AM to 5 PM. The role involves a balanced focus, with approximately 50% of responsibilities dedicated to production scheduling and 50% to accounts payable management. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team, fostering a positive work environment.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Waukesha, WI.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $26.00/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 Waukesha,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 12, 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.