Accounts Payable Clerk

Location: Windsor Heights

Job Title:

Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description

This role focuses on managing the full accounts payable process, including verifying invoices, reconciling vendor statements, maintaining accurate vendor records, and ensuring timely and compliant payments. The Accounts Payable Clerk collaborates closely with internal teams and vendors to resolve issues, support smooth financial operations, and improve workflow efficiency.

Responsibilities

+ Review and verify incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization.

+ Process invoices in a timely manner, ensuring correct coding and adherence to company policies.

+ Reconcile vendor statements regularly and identify any discrepancies or missing invoices.

+ Resolve vendor discrepancies promptly through clear and professional communication.

+ Set up new vendors in the system and maintain accurate, up-to-date vendor records.

+ Ensure all payments and vendor transactions comply with company policies and relevant financial regulations.

+ Collaborate with other departments to resolve payment issues and support continuous improvement of the accounts payable workflow.

+ Assist with general accounts payable inquiries and provide support to the finance team as needed.

Essential Skills

+ 1-3 years of proven experience as an accounts payable clerk or in a similar finance role.

+ Hands-on experience with accounts payable processes, including invoice processing and reconciliation.

+ Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.

+ Familiarity with accounting software used for invoice processing and vendor management.

+ Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations related to payables.

+ Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial documentation.

+ Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal stakeholders.

+ Ability to organize workload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ A degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.

+ Ability to build positive working relationships with vendors and cross-functional teams.

+ Problem-solving skills to identify and resolve payment and reconciliation issues.

+ Comfort working with numerical data and performing basic financial calculations.

Work Environment

This position is based onsite in a business casual office environment in Windsor Heights, working five days per week. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role operates in a professional setting that supports collaboration with finance and other departments, with regular use of accounting software and Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Windsor Heights, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/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 Windsor Heights,IA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 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…