Accounts Payable Specialist

+ Accounts Payable Specialist - Contract Role

+ + Our client is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team on a 4‑month project/contract assignment.

Highlights:

+ Experience Required: 1-3 years of accounts payable

+ Schedule: Hybrid option available after training (great work‑life balance)

+ Company: $4 billion organization, well‑known with a strong reputation

+ Growth: Excellent opportunity to learn, gain exposure, and add valuable experience to your resume

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Specialist ensures accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices while maintaining strong vendor relationships. This role demands attention to detail, proficiency in ERP systems, and effective collaboration across departments to support smooth financial operations.

Responsibilities

+ Receive, review, and enter supplier invoices into the ERP system, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.

+ Perform accurate matching of invoices, purchase orders, and packing slips to validate transactions and prevent discrepancies.

+ Prepare and maintain vendor account reconciliations, comparing supplier statements against accounts payable records to resolve variances promptly.

+ Work closely with internal teams and external vendors via email, virtual platforms, and in-person meetings to address inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure timely payments.

+ Maintain organized records of invoices, approvals, and payment documentation to support audits and internal controls.

+ Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance efficiency within the accounts payable function.

Essential Skills

+ Accounts payable

+ Invoice processing

+ Invoicing

+ Data entry

+ Three-way matching

+ Microsoft Excel

+ SAP

+ Reconciliation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ 1-3 years of accounts payable experience

+ Experience in the manufacturing industry is a plus

+ Higher education preferred

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Overland Park, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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 hybrid position in Overland Park,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 17, 2025.

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.