Accounts Payable Specialist

Aston Carter • Fenton, MO • 18h ago

St. Louis, MO (hybrid schedule)

Job Description

The Accounts Payable (A/P) Specialist is responsible for performing data entry and related duties in disbursing non-payroll accounts payable to individuals, suppliers, corporations, and other entities. This role involves ensuring the timely and accurate processing of vouchers and payments, while interacting with suppliers and internal customers including buyers, managers, and other members of the finance group.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Accounts Payable Manager to maintain payment policies and general A/P performance skills.

Process vendor invoices through A/P automation & ERP systems to obtain approval for disbursements in accordance with approval limits.

Compare invoices to Freight accruals, report discrepancies, and process for payment.

Verify and process invoices to ensure they are charged to the proper accounts and cost centers.

Investigate payment problems while following company policies and procedures. Reconcile vendor statements and work with vendors on reconciling items.

Review all debit balances, refunds, and adjustments, and properly apply adjustments and/or corrections.

Work closely with the Transportation team to ensure freight vouchers are processed from the Transportation Management System into the ERP system.

Ensure the strict confidentiality and privacy of financial records as they relate to the organization and its business partners.

Perform a 3-way match of purchase order, receiving report, and vendor invoice as needed.

Apply payment policy to make timely A/P payments and ensure cash discounts are earned and taken.

Essential Skills

Accounts payable, invoicing, invoice processing, purchase order management.

Three-way matching.

Experience with Excel and large ERP systems, preferably JDE.

Minimum of 2 years of full-cycle A/P experience.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting preferred, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Ability to accurately calculate, post, correct, and manage accounting figures.

Detail-oriented and extremely accurate data entry skills.

Strong problem-solving experience, interpersonal skills, and analytical capabilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Manufacturing experience preferred, but not required.

Experience with MS applications such as Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a rotation of Monday to Thursday in the office, with the option to work remotely on Fridays. After training, Mondays can also be remote. The standard working hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with flexibility for 7:00 am to 4:00 pm or 9:00 am to 6:00 pm schedules. The role involves working out of JDE (ERP) and utilizing Excel for creating pivot tables and basic formulas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fenton, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/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 Fenton,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 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.

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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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