Accounts Payable Specialist

On-Site | North Haven, CT

Contract Opportunity | 12 to 14 Weeks

Pay Rate: $25 per hour

Immediate Start

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys keeping things accurate, organized, and moving forward? Are you someone who can step into a role, learn quickly, and confidently manage the full AP process? This short-term opportunity offers exactly that, along with a friendly team and a well-supported environment.

We are partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization that is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to cover a maternity leave. This is a great opportunity to add a respected company to your resume while working alongside a strong Accounting and Finance team that is happy to support you.

Why This Opportunity Is a Great Fit

• Clear, well-defined scope with immediate impact

• Supportive Accounting and Finance team already in place

• Consistent Monday through Friday schedule, first shift

• Fully on-site for easy collaboration and straightforward onboarding

• Excellent short-term opportunity for experienced AP professionals

What You Will Be Doing

• Process 50 to 100 invoices per week with accuracy and efficiency

• Perform invoice matching including purchase orders and receiving documentation

• Resolve invoice discrepancies and communicate with vendors as needed

• Prepare and process weekly check runs and electronic payments

• Maintain clean and organized accounts payable records

• Support month-end close activities related to AP

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate financial reporting

What We Are Looking For

• At least three years of hands-on accounts payable experience

• Ability to independently manage the full AP process

• Experience with invoice processing and three-way matching

• Prior exposure to manufacturing, distribution, or transportation environments preferred

• Strong attention to detail and time management skills

• Comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems

• Professional communication skills and problem-solving mindset

Work Environment

• Fully on-site in North Haven, CT

• Office setting attached to a warehouse

• Monday through Friday, first shift, 40 hours per week

• One-round, on-site interview process

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys stepping in, contributing quickly, and being trusted to run their area efficiently. If you are looking for a straightforward, well-supported contract assignment with a strong team and a respected organization, this is a great opportunity to consider.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of North Haven, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/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 North Haven,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 3, 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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