Accounts Payable Specialist

Aston Carter; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

HSA/Disability benefits

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an Accounts Payable specialist to manage the AP inbox, route invoices for approval, and prepare payment batches. The role includes weekly check runs and publishing analytics for management.

The position is contract to hire and onsite in Bethesda, MD, with a pay range of $20.00–$27.00 per hour. Prior AP experience and Excel skills are essential, with exposure to Workday or Lawson considered a plus.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of Accounts Payable experience OR a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Basic Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with a high volume of invoices (200+ a week)
• Comfortability with Manual processes
• Workday or Lawson knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage AP Inbox.
• Filter and route invoices to corresponding co for approval.
• Prepare batches to be paid according to the corresponding accountant.
• Cut checks once batches are approved by accountants and posted for payment (check runs occur on a weekly basis).
• Publish analytics and provide check run summaries to management.
• Consolidate statements to ensure invoices are up to date and none are missing.
• Contact vendors to request missing invoices, W-9, and COI forms.
• Download invoices from vendor websites.
• Keep track of bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly bills to ensure they are not paid late.

Skills

AP experience

Excel

High volume invoices

Manual processes

Workday/Lawson knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Workday

Lawson

Job description

Description

• Manage AP Inbox
• Filter and route invoices to corresponding co for approval.
• Once invoices are approved for payment, prepare batches to be paid according to the corresponding accountant.
• Cut checks once batches are approved by accountants and posted for payment (check runs occur on a weekly basis)
• Publish analytics and provide check run summaries to management.
• Consolidate statements to make sure were up to date and there are no missing invoices.
• Contact vendors to request missing invoices, W-9, and COI forms.
• Download invoices from vendor websites.
• Keep track of bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly bills to make sure theyre not paid late.

Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ year of Accounts Payable experience OR a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Basic Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with a high volume of invoices (200+ a week)
• Comfortability with Manual processes
• Workday or Lawson knowledge is a plus

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethesda, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $27.00/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 Bethesda,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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] ([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.