Accounts Payable - Master Data; Hybrid

Accounts Payable – Master Data Specialist

Hybrid | Household Company | Great Culture

This role focuses on reviewing, validating, and maintaining accurate vendor master data within the Accounts Payable function. You will work closely with Accounts Payable and procurement stakeholders, external vendors, and cross-functional teams to gather information, resolve discrepancies, and support supplier onboarding and qualification. The position is ideal for someone with light accounting or AP experience who enjoys vendor interaction, data integrity, and contributing to project-based work in a growing organization.

• Review and validate vendor information extracted from company systems and databases to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Work directly with Accounts Payable stakeholders to gather vendor information, resolve discrepancies, and identify appropriate vendor contacts.
• Research and obtain accurate vendor contact information through online research, phone outreach, and coordination with external contacts.
• Initiate communications with vendors to collect required information and documentation needed for vendor setup and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure vendor information is properly captured, documented, and updated in relevant systems.
• Support the onboarding and qualification process for a high volume of vendors, ensuring timelines and data quality standards are met.
• Escalate issues appropriately and leverage internal resources to overcome roadblocks in vendor data collection or validation.
• Partner with procurement stakeholders and cross-functional teams to support project timelines and ensure data quality expectations are consistently achieved.
• Contribute to project work within the Accounts Payable and master data areas, providing support for process improvements and system updates.

• At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable, master data, or other light accounting roles.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working directly with external vendors or customers, including gathering information and providing follow-up communication.
• At least 6 months of experience supporting project work within a business or finance environment.

Job Type &

Location:

This is a Contract position based out of Lakeville, MN.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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 Lakeville, MN.

Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

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® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will…