Accounts Payable - Master Data

Aston Carter; United States; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

PTO / time off

Job summary

Aston Carter is hiring an Accounts Payable – Master Data Specialist in Lakeville, MN, offering a hybrid work arrangement. The role focuses on validating vendor information, gathering missing data, and maintaining accurate vendor records across systems.

You will work with AP stakeholders, vendors, and procurement to ensure timely, high-quality data and support onboarding and ongoing maintenance. Ideal candidates have 2+ years in AP or master data, plus experience with external vendors, and a

Qualifications

• 2+ years in accounts payable, master data, or related accounting roles.
• At least 1 year of experience working with external vendors or customers.
• Minimum 6 months supporting project work in finance or business environments.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate vendor information across company systems for accuracy.
• Collaborate with AP stakeholders to gather vendor details and resolve discrepancies.
• Research and obtain accurate vendor contact information through outreach.
• Initiate communications with vendors to collect information needed for setup.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure data is updated in systems.
• Support onboarding and qualification of high volume vendor base, meeting data quality targets.
• Escalate issues and coordinate with internal teams to overcome data collection roadblocks.
• Partner with procurement and cross-functional teams to support timelines and data quality.
• Contribute to AP and master data projects, supporting process improvements and system updates.

Skills

Accounts payable

Vendor management

Project coordination

Job description

Accounts Payable – Master Data Specialist

Hybrid | Well-Known Brand | Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Review and validate vendor information extracted from company systems and databases to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Work directly with Accounts Payable stakeholders to gather vendor information, resolve discrepancies, and identify appropriate vendor contacts.
• Research and obtain accurate vendor contact information through online research, phone outreach, and coordination with external contacts.
• Initiate communications with vendors to collect required information and documentation needed for vendor setup and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure vendor information is properly captured, documented, and updated in relevant systems.
• Support the onboarding and qualification process for a high volume of vendors, ensuring timelines and data quality standards are met.
• Escalate issues appropriately and leverage internal resources to overcome roadblocks in vendor data collection or validation.
• Partner with procurement stakeholders and cross-functional teams to support project timelines and ensure data quality expectations are consistently achieved.
• Contribute to project work within the Accounts Payable and master data areas, providing support for process improvements and system updates.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable, master data, or other accounting roles.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working directly with external vendors or customers, including gathering information and providing follow-up communication.
• At least 6 months of experience supporting project work within a business or finance environmen

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lakeville, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/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 hybrid position in Lakeville,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 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.