Accounts Payable Specialist

Description

This position supports a critical Accounts Payable-focused and will be responsible for day‑to‑day AP processing in an inventory‑based manufacturing/distribution environment, including invoice processing (under ~100 weekly), 2‑way/3‑way matching, Net Suite entry and reporting, landed cost support, and vendor communication, with limited AR backup as needed. The role directly alleviates workload currently absorbed by the Finance Manager and reduces operational and financial risk.

Skills

Accounts payable, inventory management, invoice matching, Way match, excel, ERP, Invoice processing, Accounting, Three way matching

Top Skills Details

Accounts payable,inventory management,invoice matching,Way match,excel,ERP

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

ERP experience beyond Net Suite (e.g., SAP, Quick Books, Yardi):

Experience with any ERP system is acceptable and transferable; candidate must be comfortable learning Net Suite quickly.

Exposure to freight, tariffs, or landed cost accounting:
Helpful when processing inventory‑related invoices and allocating freight costs in a manufacturing/distribution environment.

Basic Accounts Receivable exposure:
Limited AR support may be required as backup (collections handled externally).

Excel reporting familiarity:
Comfort reviewing and lightly manipulating reports; advanced Excel skills are not required but openness to learning is important.

Education / Certifications:

Bachelor's degree preferred but not required (Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field).

Candidates with relevant coursework, internships, or practical accounting experience will be considered.

No certifications required.

Years of

Experience:

Target: 1-3 years of accounting or Accounts Payable experience.

This role is intended for an early‑career or junior‑level professional; candidates with extensive experience are not aligned.

Key Attributes of Success:

Strong integrity and trustworthiness when handling financial data and company funds.

High attention to detail and accuracy.

Willingness to learn, be coached, and grow within the accounting function.

Comfortable working onsite and collaborating cross‑functionally with local leadership and a remote accounting team.

Adaptable, dependable, and aligned with a stepping‑stone accounting role.

Experience Level

Entry Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burbank, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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 Burbank,CA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 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 Clearly Rated 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 astoncarter (%20astoncarter)  for other accommodation options.