Accounts Payable Associate

Talentify; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 65,904,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Job summary

Aston Carter in Iowa City is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage day-to-day payable activities with some AR exposure. The role involves entering bills, processing payments, and maintaining records in a structured office setting.

The ideal candidate has 1 year of bookkeeping or AP experience, strong data entry skills, and a solid grasp of basic accounting principles. This contract-to-hire position offers standard office hours and onsite work.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in bookkeeping or accounts payable
• Strong accounts payable skills, including bill entry and payment processing
• Basic accounts receivable experience
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles
• Accurate and efficient data entry
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain error-free financial records
• Ability to work comfortably with repetitive and routine tasks
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Enter bills into the accounting system accurately and in a timely manner
• Prepare and cut checks for vendors and other payees in accordance with established procedures
• Pay bills and ensure all payments are processed on schedule
• Enter credit card receipts and reconcile them with supporting documentation
• Perform routine and repetitive accounting and data entry tasks with a high level of accuracy
• Support accounts receivable activities as needed
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation for accounts payable and receivable transactions

Skills

Accounts payable

Data entry

Accounts receivable

Attention to detail

General accounting principles

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Payable SpecialistJob Description

This role focuses on managing day-to-day accounts payable activities, with some exposure to accounts receivable. The Accounts Payable Specialist accurately processes bills and payments, maintains organized financial records, and supports the overall accounting function through consistent data entry and routine financial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Enter bills into the accounting system accurately and in a timely manner
• Prepare and cut checks for vendors and other payees in accordance with established procedures
• Pay bills and ensure all payments are processed on schedule
• Enter credit card receipts and reconcile them with supporting documentation
• Perform routine and repetitive accounting and data entry tasks with a high level of accuracy
• Support accounts receivable activities as needed
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation for accounts payable and receivable transactions

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience in a bookkeeping or accounts payable role
• Strong accounts payable skills, including bill entry and payment processing
• Basic accounts receivable experience
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles
• Accurate and efficient data entry skills
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain error-free financial records
• Ability to work comfortably with repetitive and routine tasks
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in finance or accounting support roles
• Ability to manage multiple invoices and payments simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills and time management abilities
• Capacity to follow established accounting procedures and workflows
• Willingness to learn and adapt to accounting systems and tools used by the team

Work Environment

This position operates in a structured office environment focused on accurate and timely financial processing. The work involves regular use of accounting and data entry software to manage bills, payments, and credit card receipts. The role primarily consists of routine, repetitive tasks that require sustained concentration and attention to detail. Standard business attire is typically expected, and work is performed during normal business hours with a consistent schedule.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Iowa City, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Iowa City,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 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 [e-mail] 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.