Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in managing the organization's financial operations related to vendor payments and invoice processing. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring accurate and timely payments, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and internal business partners.

Responsibilities

Develop a strong understanding of expense accounts and cost center structures.Train business partners on processes related to invoice payments.Communicate with internal business partners to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely payments.Establish and maintain relationships with vendors, educating them on standard payment terms and processes.Resolve account discrepancies and respond to vendor inquiries.Process invoices by entering purchase order invoices, comparing purchase orders, prices, and terms for accuracy, and ensuring proper approval.Work with the purchasing department and vendors to resolve invoice and purchase order discrepancies promptly.Maintain knowledge of MN sales and use tax requirements, as well as MN care tax compliance.Stay informed about current 1099 requirements.Review and reconcile statements for assigned vendors, requesting invoices and credit memos as necessary.Research and resolve daily interface errors and complete batch releases in ERP systems.Partner with purchasing to resolve debit balances.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in accounts payable and invoice processing.Experience with purchase orders and three-way matching.Strong communication and problem-solving skills.2+ years of accounts payable experience.High school diploma.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with Oracle systems.Knowledge of OCR and automation features.

Work Environment

The position is initially five days in the office with plans to transition to a hybrid/flexible schedule. The accounts payable team processes approximately 300 invoices daily, aided by an OCR system with three-way matching automation. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to be part of a large organization during an Oracle implementation, providing significant resume-building experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of New Hope, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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 fully onsite position in New Hope,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 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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