Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist Job Description The Accounts Payable Specialist supports a growing finance team by managing the accounts payable inbox, responding to vendor inquiries, and assisting with various AP tasks. This role focuses on accurate and timely processing of vendor-related information, resolving issues professionally, and contributing to a collaborative and fun team environment. Responsibilities + Maintain and monitor the accounts payable inbox, ensuring timely review and response to incoming communications. + Respond to vendor inquiries primarily via email and occasionally by phone in a professional and helpful manner. + Research and review vendor statements in the system, verifying accuracy and identifying discrepancies. + Provide vendors and internal stakeholders with clear and timely status updates on invoices, payments, and issue resolution. + Work closely with vendors to answer questions, resolve billing or payment issues, and maintain positive relationships. + Support statement audits and help ensure vendor accounts are accurate and up to date. + Assist with 1099-related activities as needed, supporting compliance and accurate reporting. + Perform additional accounts payable duties as assigned to support the broader AP team and organizational needs. + Collaborate with AP team members across multiple locations to share information and maintain consistent processes. Essential Skills + 1–3+ years of accounts payable experience. + Experience with vendor management and vendor outreach. + Knowledge of accounts payable processes, including handling vendor statements and statement audits. + Familiarity with 1099 processes and requirements. + Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies. + Ability to learn quickly, adapt to changing priorities, and maintain a positive, can-do attitude. + Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal teams. + Strong organizational skills to manage an active AP inbox and multiple concurrent tasks. Additional Skills & Qualifications + At least 1 year of experience using Excel; experience with pivot tables and formulas is a nice-to-have. + Comfort working with distributed teams across multiple states and time zones. + Proactive problem-solving skills and a customer-service mindset. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/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 fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 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.