AP Clerk

The Accounts Payable Clerk plays an essential role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices through electronic workflow and paperless systems. This role is critical in maintaining operational efficiency and vendor satisfaction while adhering to compliance and policy standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced work environment.

• Audit and process purchase order (PO) and non-purchase order (non-PO) invoices using a paperless workflow system.
• Proactively research and resolve invoice discrepancies, ensuring timely issue resolution.
• Manage special handling check requests submitted by employees, ensuring urgency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to improve invoice processing workflows and manage escalations.
• Support Accounts Payable leadership with ad hoc projects and assignments as needed.

• Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to stay highly organized and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of fostering effective collaboration in remote or hybrid work settings.
• Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook).
• A proactive and solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to adapt to evolving business needs.

• Understanding of Accounts Payable best practices and policies.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), DCAA, and FAR compliance policies.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint) and workflow approval tools.
• Knowledge of operational controls and compliance requirements related to accounts payable.
• Education:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 1 - 2 years of related experience in accounts payable, invoicing, or a similar financial support function.

This position offers the flexibility of working remotely, allowing for collaboration in a fast-paced and dynamic work setting.

This is a Contract position based out of Oak Ridge, TN.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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)

This is a fully remote position.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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…