Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist Job Description A Accounts Payable Specialist manages the full-cycle accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of vendor payments while supporting process improvements. This role requires a strong understanding of the General Ledger (GL) to ensure accurate coding, reconciliations, and alignment with overall financial reporting. Acting as a subject-matter expert, the Accounts Payable Specialist resolves complex issues and ensures compliance with company policies and accounting standards. Responsibilities + Process and review invoices, expense reports, and payment requests for accuracy, proper coding, and approvals. + Ensure correct GL coding and allocation of expenses across departments, projects, and cost centers. + Perform weekly/bi-weekly payment runs (ACH, wire, check). + Reconcile AP sub-ledger to the General Ledger; assist with GL account analysis. + Support month-end and year-end close with accruals, journal entries, and reconciliations. + Resolve discrepancies with vendors, purchasing, and internal departments. + Train and mentor junior AP staff; serve as an escalation point for complex issues. + Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities. + If applicable, review monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and use tax returns across multiple states and jurisdictions using Avalara. + Research taxability of products and services to ensure correct tax application in ERP systems. + Maintain and validate resale/exemption certificates for customers. + Monitor changes in sales tax laws and rates; communicate updates to relevant stakeholders. + Respond to tax notices, audits, and inquiries from taxing authorities. + Reconcile sales tax liability accounts and ensure timely remittance of payments. Essential Skills + Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable and General Ledger accounting. + Understanding of accruals, journal entries, and reconciliations. + Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas). + Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar). + Detail-oriented, with strong organizational and problem-solving skills. + Excellent communication skills to work with vendors and internal stakeholders. + Ability to handle high-volume processing in a deadline-driven environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred. + Experience: 3–5+ years in Accounts Payable with exposure to General Ledger accounting; senior or lead-level responsibilities preferred. Work Environment This is an onsite position. The role offers an excellent opportunity to join a growing team and further develop expertise in accounts payable and general accounting. The work environment is fast-paced and deadline-driven, requiring a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sellersburg, Indiana. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.03 - $26.44/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 Sellersburg,IN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.