Accounting Clerk

Job Title:

Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support a growing project load. This role is crucial in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely vendor payments, and enhancing project-level visibility through precise job costing and allocation. Experience in the construction industry is highly preferred.

• Process high-volume invoices accurately and on time, ensuring proper coding and approval routing.
• Perform invoice processing and payment tasks in alignment with AP best practices.
• Conduct three-way matching for all job-related purchases, including invoice, purchase order, and receiving documentation.
• Audit and reconcile receipts, vendor statements, and documentation to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain vendor files, W-9s, terms, and payment schedules.
• Allocate invoices, receipts, and expenses to the correct projects, cost codes, and phases.
• Partner with project managers to resolve coding discrepancies and ensure accurate project reporting.
• Support cleanup efforts on historical job costs and open AP items.
• Assist in reconciliation of AP subledgers and general ledger accounts as needed.
• Support the month-end close, including accrual entries for unbilled or unmatched invoices.
• Maintain accuracy and compliance throughout the purchase-to-pay (P2P) lifecycle.
• Identify inefficiencies in AP workflow and recommend improvements.
• Assist with documentation of AP processes and controls.

• Experience in accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Proficiency in Quick Books.
• Ability to perform PO Matching.
• A minimum of 2 years of accounting experience in AP and AR.

• Experience in the construction industry is preferred.
• A bachelor's Degree is a plus.
• Ability to work through job costing and POs.

This position is based in an office in Lenexa and will primarily require on-site work, with some potential for remote work. The team is small, currently consisting of three people handling these responsibilities, necessitating a dedicated individual.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Overland Park, KS.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Overland Park,KS.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 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® 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.