Accounts Payable Associate

Job Title:

Accounts Payable Associate

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Associate plays a crucial role in processing accounts payable invoices, coordinating vendor payments, and reconciling related general ledger accounts monthly. This position provides valuable support to professional staff within organizational functions, aligning with their field of study and contributing to ongoing projects. The role offers hands-on experience in a structured, professional environment.

Responsibilities

+ Organize, analyze, and process all accounts payable invoices.

+ Maintain vendor records and assist with annual 1099 processing.

+ Prepare general ledger account reconciliations and perform research on accounts payable invoices and payments.

+ Assist in the preparation of financial reports where appropriate and post miscellaneous journal entries as needed.

+ Perform other related work as assigned.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in accounts payable.

+ Proficiency in invoice processing, purchase orders, and general ledger accounting.

+ Strong skills in invoicing, reconciliation, and data entry.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ 1+ years of accounts payable experience.

+ Associate's degree in accounting or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ Prior experience with purchase orders and general ledger accounting is preferred.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Des Moines, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $28.85/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 West Des Moines,IA.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 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.