Accounts Payable Specialist

Aston Carter • Kansas City, MO • 1d ago

Accounts Payable Specialist (Hybrid)About the Opportunity

A leading organization is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join its Shared Services team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, processing high volumes of invoices, and collaborating with internal teams and vendors to ensure timely and accurate payments.

This position offers the opportunity to work within a large corporate environment, gain exposure to enterprise-level systems, and be part of a team-oriented culture that values its contractors.

Responsibilities

Process and classify a high volume of invoices while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.

Enter accounts payable transactions into the company's invoice management system.

Review and classify invoices, credit memos, refunds, and capital expenditures.

Route invoices to the appropriate departments and approvers for review and payment.

Match invoices to purchase orders and perform three-way matching when required.

Monitor vendor requests and invoice issues, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.

Communicate with internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and clarify invoice details.

Work directly with vendors to obtain missing information and address billing concerns.

Maintain compliance with company policies and AP procedures.

Support the AP team with special projects and process improvement initiatives.

QualificationsRequired

1+ year of Accounts Payable or high-volume data entry experience.

Experience processing invoices in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Experience with purchase orders and three-way matching.

Experience working within an ERP system.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred

Experience with Oracle, OnBase, or similar enterprise systems.

Manufacturing industry experience.

Experience working in a shared services or centralized accounting environment.

Ability to identify and resolve invoice discrepancies independently.

Experience partnering with cross-functional teams and external vendors.

Work Environment

Hybrid schedule: In-office Tuesday and Thursday, work from home Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Professional corporate office environment located in the Kansas City metro area.

Exposure to enterprise-level systems and large-scale business operations.

Collaborative team culture with strong contractor support and professional development opportunities.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Hybrid work schedule with three remote days per week.

Gain experience with industry-leading ERP and AP systems.

Join a supportive, team-oriented accounting environment.

Opportunity to work for a well-established organization through Aston Carter.

Excellent opportunity to build long-term experience in Accounts Payable and corporate accounting operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $25.00/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 Kansas City,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 27, 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® Platinum Award 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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