Accounts Payable Lead

Aston Carter • Deerfield Beach, FL • 3h ago

Exciting AP Lead opportunity in the Deerfield Beach FL area! This is a Monday to Friday role working 730am - 4pm EST!

The Accounts Payable Lead oversees the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely payments, and strong vendor relationships. This role combines hands-on transactional work with leadership responsibilities, supporting process improvements, efficiencies, and automations within a growing accounts payable department.

Responsibilities

Verify the receipt, price, and quantity of all products and services received to ensure accuracy before processing payment.

Code and input outstanding invoices into accounts payable systems, including DataStream and SAP, in a timely and accurate manner.

Review and verify computer batch reports to confirm the accuracy of invoice input and correct any discrepancies.

Reconcile vendor statements regularly and resolve variances by investigating and correcting discrepancies.

Handle vendor concerns professionally and promptly, providing clear communication and effective resolution.

Maintain organized and up-to-date files and records for all accounts payable transactions.

Proof, correct, and post all invoices entered directly into the payables systems to ensure data integrity.

Review vendor statements for past-due invoices and credits, and follow up as necessary to maintain current accounts.

Generate various spreadsheets and reports to support month-end and year-end closing activities.

Match checks with corresponding invoices and prepare payments for mailing or distribution.

Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support effective operations.

Evaluate compliance with vendor agreements and reconcile all dispute notifications from vendors against existing agreements.

Serve as a backup to other Accounts Payable Clerks in their absence to ensure continuity of operations.

Contribute to the development of new efficiencies and automations within the accounts payable department as the organization grows.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience using DataStream and SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) and payables systems.

Ability to support and contribute to process improvements, efficiencies, and automation initiatives within accounts payable.

Proven ability to maintain accurate records and documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and compliance.

Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across departments and with external partners.

Work Environment

This position operates within a structured accounts payable department of approximately 12 team members and reports into a senior-level accounts payable leadership role. The team uses DataStream, SAP, and Microsoft Office applications as core tools to manage high volumes of invoices and payments.

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 Jun 19, 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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