Job Title: Accounts Payable Associate hybrid + weekly pay + flexible hours Essential Skills + 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable. + Strong communication skills with vendors, internal partners, and leadership. + Independent problem-solving abilities and solution presentation skills. + Detail-oriented and organized. + Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable with vendor communication. + Proficiency in Excel, Word, and any ERP/MRP systems. + Ability to work in a manual, legacy-system workflow. Job Description The Accounts Payable Analyst will collaborate with the Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain Departments to support the Purchasing and Commercial teams across all U.S. and Mexico locations. The role involves managing daily operations of the Accounts Payable department and performing general accounting functions, transactions, and reporting. Responsibilities + Prepare and enter invoices into the system accurately and promptly. + Review invoices for proper coding, approval, and assign correct accounts when necessary. + Collaborate with Purchasing and other departments to ensure invoice accuracy and validity. + Maintain accounts payable records and distribute reports. + Process weekly and on-demand checks to vendors and others. + Handle Wire/ACH payments and cash management. + Create and run queries as needed. + Maintain and update the accounts payable procedure manual. + Communicate with vendors regarding invoices and payment terms. + Perform three-way match of approved purchase orders to invoices and receivers. + File processed invoices and maintain invoice files for yearly storage. + Update checks processed on the Un-Matched Receivers report and provide a list of receivers to be closed. + Reconcile vendor statements with internal statements. + Verify and validate Concur expenses as needed. + Apply manual payment processes for inter-company payments submitted through the Corporate Office. + Monitor and review Travel and Entertainment expenses allocated from Corporate. + Process and post T&E expenses allocated from Corporate and manage accrual expenses from the Concur system. + Participate in various audits and provide assistance to other departments. + Act as a backup for other accounting positions and perform other duties as assigned. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Plaines, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 Des Plaines,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.