Accounts Payable Specialist

1 month ago


Des Plaines, Illinois, United States Aston Carter Full time
Job Title:
Accounts Payable Specialist

Objective:

The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for processing all daily transactions, including interfacing data from our mainframe AS400.

The role involves processing payments timely, ensuring backups correspond to checks produced, and communicating professionally with business partners regarding any discrepancies in the accounts payable flow.

You will match backup and mail checks when produced, research inquiries, and resolve related discrepancies.

This description is not all-encompassing as other ad hoc tasks are expected.


Essential Functions:

  • In charge of interfacing the following processes:
  • National Account Payment Listings and Independent Shops - Weekly
  • Purchasing Queue – Daily
  • Settlements – Weekly
  • Discount Vendors – Weekly
  • HelpDesk including vendor setup and IRS vendor TIN verification
  • Other duties assigned to ensure overall departmental efficiency

Competencies:

  • Interact with integrity and professionalism when communicating with all departments.
  • Assume ownership and accountability for all actions and adhere to company and department values.
  • Team-player skills with the ability to solve problems, avoid conflict, meet deadlines, and prioritize tasks.
  • Possess high degree of attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency.

Hard Skills


  • 3-5 years' experience in Accounts Payable in a high-volume environment
  • AS400 skills
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Lotus Notes

Soft Skills


  • Integrity and professionalism in communication
  • Ownership and accountability
  • Team-player skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail

Job Type


This is a contract position with a duration of 12 Month(s).
Work Site
This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in Des Plaines, Illinois and some days remote.
Work Environment
Hybrid role in Alpharetta, GA (initial in-office training followed by hybrid work). Full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Duration:
12-18 months

Pay rate:
$21-$23 per hour based on qualifications.

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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people.

DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 ) for other accommodation options.



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