Job Title: Accounts Payable SpecialistJob Description

The Accounts Payable Specialist will be an integral part of the accounting operations team, reporting directly to the Lead of Accounting Operations. This role involves processing accounts payable invoices, recording month-end accruals, responding to vendor inquiries, and managing vendor payments. The specialist is expected to work independently while maintaining open communication with the team to ensure accurate and timely financial transactions.

ResponsibilitiesAssist in setting up new vendors by obtaining vendor information and completing appropriate verification.Process accounts payable invoices, including general ledger coding.Analyze accounts payable invoices and record month-end accruals.Process timely and accurate payments to vendors.Complete reconciliations related to accounts payable accounts.Perform analytical analysis on key balance sheet and income statement accounts.Respond to vendor inquiries and ensure vendor requests and payments are made timely.Support the accounting operations team with internal and external audit requests.Provide support for the 1099 process to ensure vendor information and reportable income is reported accurately.Participate in other ad hoc analysis and accounting projects as needed.Essential SkillsStrong hands-on experience with COUPA.Experience with NetSuite is required.Proficiency in accounts payable and invoice processing.Ability to perform GL coding and reconciliations.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with purchase orders and reconciliation.Ability to perform analytical analysis on financial accounts.Work Environment

This position is a hybrid role requiring 1-2 days in the office per week. The work environment promotes a culture of belonging and values diversity, ensuring employees feel welcome and appreciated. The company provides resources and challenges to help employees succeed and build their careers.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Schaumburg, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Schaumburg,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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.

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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 for other accommodation options.

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