The Accounts Payable Lead oversees the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and vendor reconciliations. This role maintains strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors, supports continuous process improvements, and provides backup support within the accounts payable team. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to developing new efficiencies and automation within a growing accounts payable department.
Responsibilities
Verify the receipt, price, and quantity of all products and services received before processing invoices.
Code and input outstanding invoices into accounts payable systems, including DataStream and SAP, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Review and verify computer batch reports to confirm accurate invoice input and correct any discrepancies.
Reconcile vendor statements on a regular basis and resolve variances or issues in a timely manner.
Handle vendor concerns professionally and maintain accurate and organized files for all accounts.
Proof, correct, and post all invoices entered directly into payables systems to ensure proper recording.
Review vendor statements for past-due invoices and credits, and follow up with vendors or internal stakeholders as necessary.
Generate various spreadsheets and reports to support month-end and year-end closing activities.
Match checks with corresponding invoices and prepare payment packages for mailing or distribution.
Maintain productive working relationships with internal departments and external vendors to support smooth payment operations.
Evaluate compliance with vendor agreements and reconcile dispute notifications from vendors against existing contracts or terms.
Serve as a backup to other Accounts Payable Clerks in their absence to ensure continuity of accounts payable operations.
Support the development and implementation of efficiencies and automation within the accounts payable department.
Essential Skills
Hands-on accounts payable experience, including invoice verification, coding, posting, and payment processing.
Experience with supervision or lead responsibilities within an accounts payable or similar function.
Experience working with purchase orders and matching them to invoices and receipts.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with a professional demeanor.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
Strong customer service skills for interaction with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
High school diploma or equivalent.
2-4 years of job-related experience in accounts payable or a closely related field.
Good mathematical and analytical skills to anticipate problems, identify discrepancies, and provide effective solutions.
Positive, results-oriented attitude with a focus on achieving goals and delivering accurate work.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience using accounts payable systems such as DataStream and SAP.
Ability to generate and analyze spreadsheets and reports to support month-end and year-end closing.
Ability to evaluate and interpret vendor agreements and reconcile disputes against contractual terms.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial recordkeeping.
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team of accounts payable professionals.
Interest in contributing to process improvements, efficiencies, and automation within the accounts payable function.
Work Environment
This role operates within a structured accounts payable department of approximately twelve team members and reports into senior leadership within the AP function. The position uses technologies such as DataStream, SAP, and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint, as part of daily work. The environment supports growth opportunities within the accounts payable department and encourages involvement in developing new efficiencies and automation. The work is performed in a professional office setting with standard business hours, collaborating closely with both internal departments and external vendors.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Deerfield Beach, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $33.00/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 Deerfield Beach,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 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 ClearlyRated 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.
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