Job Title: Senior Accounts Payable SpecialistJob Description Oversee the full accounts payable (AP) cycle, including the review and approval of invoices using a 3-way match process. Collaborate with team members to understand and apply company policies and procedures. Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors, resolving discrepancies, responding to inquiries, and maintaining accurate vendor records. Prepare weekly vendor disbursements in various currencies, ensuring accounts are kept current. Perform monthly reconciliations of vendor statements to ensure the accuracy of AP aging. Generate reports and analyze financial data for management review. Maintain AP policies and procedures, assisting with coding, cash flow, and reporting. Identify inefficiencies in AP processes and implement improvements. Train and supervise junior AP staff, providing mentorship and delegating tasks as needed. Responsibilities + Oversee the full AP cycle, including reviewing and approving invoices with a 3-way match process. + Collaborate with team members to apply company policies and procedures. + Act as the primary contact for vendors, resolving discrepancies and maintaining accurate records. + Prepare weekly vendor disbursements in different currencies, monitoring vendor terms. + Perform monthly reconciliations of vendor statements to ensure AP accuracy. + Generate financial reports and analyze data for management. + Maintain and enhance AP policies and procedures, aiding in coding, cash flow, and reporting. + Identify and implement process improvements in the AP department. + Train, supervise, and mentor junior AP staff, delegating tasks as necessary. Essential Skills + Experience in invoicing, invoice processing, and three-way matching. + Proficiency in accounts payable and inventory management. + Strong skills in coding, reconciliation, and vendor relationship management. + Ability to manage a team and oversee purchase orders. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor's degree to facilitate career advancement. + Experience with manual processing and general ledger work. + Strong vendor management and reconciliation skills. Work Environment The position is based in an office setting, working within an accounts payable team comprising a manager, two specialists, and one additional team member. The company encourages career pathing and values degrees to support future roles. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Downey, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $31.00/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 onsite position in Downey,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 13, 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.