Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Specialist reviews, processes, and records high-volume vendor invoices in SAP ECC to support accurate and timely payments. This role ensures compliance with company policies, collaborates with internal teams and vendors to resolve issues, and contributes to efficient month-end close activities. The position begins as a contract assignment with strong potential to be extended or converted to a full-time role, depending on business needs.

Responsibilities

Review accounts payable invoices for accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance with company policies and procedures.Process approximately 185–200 invoices per week, consistently meeting productivity and quality standards.Enter and manage invoices in SAP ECC (traditional SAP) to ensure accurate and timely posting.Verify purchase orders, pricing, and other supporting documents to confirm invoice validity.Collaborate with internal departments to resolve invoice discrepancies, missing information, or coding issues.Communicate with vendors to clarify billing questions, resolve payment discrepancies, and maintain positive relationships.Maintain organized and up-to-date accounts payable records and documentation for audit and reporting purposes.Support month-end closing activities by ensuring invoices are processed on time and properly recorded.Assist with other accounts payable–related tasks as needed to support smooth daily operations within the Shared Services team.

Essential Skills

At least 1+ years of accounts payable experience, including processing a minimum of 40 invoices per day.Demonstrated experience with accounts payable and invoice processing in a professional environment.Strong attention to detail to accurately review and enter high-volume invoice data.Effective problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.Strong organizational skills to manage multiple invoices, deadlines, and priorities.Moderate Microsoft Excel skills for tracking, reconciling, and analyzing invoice and payment data.Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience using SAP ECC (traditional SAP) for invoice processing is highly preferred.working with purchase orders and payable processes in an accounting or finance setting.Familiarity with shared services environments and cross-functional collaboration.Interest in a contract role with potential for extension or conversion to a full-time position.

Work Environment

The role is based in Minneapolis in a hybrid work environment, with four days per week in the office and work-from-home on Fridays. The Accounts Payable Specialist is part of a Shared Services team of five individuals, collaborating closely with colleagues in Minneapolis while reporting into a manager located in Duluth. The company operates as a large manufacturer and producer of single-serve frozen entrées and also develops and produces products for other brands, with a focus on product innovation, quality, and sustainable practices. The position is initially a four-month contract assignment created to provide coverage during an unexpected leave, with the possibility of extension or transition to a permanent full-time role depending on business needs and performance. The office environment is professional and team-oriented, with regular use of SAP ECC and Microsoft Excel as core tools for daily work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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 Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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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