Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

* Entry level accounting opportunity! MUST have bachelors in accounting/finance

St. Charles, MO (hybrid schedule)

Job Description

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will play a crucial role in validating, reconciling, coding, and entering invoices for raw materials, freight, and general expenses through the 3-way match process. This involves monitoring approval controls and calculating conversions for weight and currency. Additionally, you will review vendor payment agreements for discounts, terms, contracted rates, and end dates, assist in cash requirements and forecasts, monitor company credit card usage, and resolve issues related to invoices and purchase orders.

Responsibilities

+ Validate, reconcile, and enter invoices through the 3-way match process.

+ Calculate conversions for weight and currency.

+ Monitor approval controls.

+ Review vendor payment agreements for discounts, terms, contracted rates, and end dates.

+ Assist in cash requirements and forecasts.

+ Monitor and process company credit card transactions.

+ Investigate and resolve issues associated with processing of invoices and purchase orders.

Essential Skills

+ Accounts payable

+ ERP systems

+ Invoicing and invoice processing

+ Aptitude to learn

+ Three-way matching

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance or an Associate's Degree with relevant experience.

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills.

+ Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

+ Advanced Excel skill set.

+ ERP experience preferred.

+ Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications.

Work Environment

The position requires 5 days a week in the office during the training period. After training, the role will transition to 3 days in the office. The environment is dynamic and collaborative, offering opportunities for growth and professional development.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Charles, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Saint Charles,MO.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 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® 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.