Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Title:

Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Specialist reviews, processes, and maintains vendor invoices and payment records, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal controls and company policies. This role works closely with vendors and internal departments to resolve invoice and payment issues, supports month-end closing activities, and contributes to the overall efficiency of the accounts payable function.

Responsibilities

+ Review and process vendor invoices for payment in a timely and accurate manner.

+ Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receiving reports, and invoices to ensure accuracy and prevent over payments.

+ Identify and resolve discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documents.

+ Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all accounts payable transactions.

+ Communicate proactively with vendors to clarify invoice details and resolve payment issues.

+ Collaborate with internal departments to obtain approvals and resolve discrepancies related to invoices and purchase orders.

+ Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments in accordance with company procedures.

+ Assist with month-end closing activities, including accounts payable reporting and reconciliations.

+ Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and established accounts payable procedures.

+ Support both accounts payable and accounts receivable processes as needed to maintain smooth financial operations.

Essential Skills

+ Proven experience in accounts payable, including hands-on invoice processing.

+ Strong proficiency in three-way matching of purchase orders, receiving reports, and invoices.

+ Ability to accurately process and track vendor invoices and payments.

+ Experience working with purchase orders and receiving documents in an accounts payable environment.

+ Understanding of accounts payable and accounts receivable processes and terminology.

+ Attention to detail and strong organizational skills to maintain accurate transaction records.

+ Effective communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal departments.

+ Ability to follow and uphold internal controls and company policies related to financial transactions.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+

Experience with electronic payment processing and bank transfers.

+ Background in a high-volume invoice processing environment.

+ Familiarity with standard accounting practices and month-end closing procedures.

+ Ability to work on-site full-time and collaborate closely with finance and operational teams.

+ Interest in long-term career opportunities with potential for permanent employment.

Work Environment

This position is fully on-site, five days a week, in a professional office setting. The role involves regular interaction with finance colleagues, other internal departments, and vendors, with a focus on accuracy, collaboration, and adherence to established accounting procedures. The environment supports structured processes and clear internal controls, offering stability and the potential to transition into a permanent role.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of St. Augustine, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $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 St. Augustine,FL.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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® Platinum Award 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…