Accounts Payable Specialist

Talentify; Columbia Heights (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter in Columbia Heights, MN, seeks a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist for a temporary, full-time role (32-40 hours per week) to maintain accurate payables and support vendors and internal staff.

Responsibilities include processing invoices, PO reconciliation, entering invoices into the system, reconciling card charges, and handling employee expenses. 0-2+ years A/P experience and an Associate's degree are required; pay ranges from $22.00 to $32.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• 0-2+ years of accounts payable experience.
• Associates degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Proficiency in basic Excel functions such as sorting and filtering.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices for payment by reviewing for accuracy, reconciling to purchase orders, and making necessary adjustments.
• Enter invoices into the accounting system for payment processing.
• Track and reconcile company credit card charges.
• Breakdown and assign vendor statements to appropriate jobs and phases.
• Collect and process employee expense information.

Skills

Accounts payable

Invoice processing

Purchase orders

Excel basics

Education

Associates degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist (Up To 32/hr)

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Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounts Payable Specialist to join our accounting team on a temporary, full-time basis (32-40 hours per week). This role is crucial in maintaining an organized, accurate, and complete accounts payable process while providing responsive support to vendors and internal staff.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices for payment by reviewing for accuracy, reconciling to purchase orders, and making necessary adjustments.
• Enter invoices into the accounting system for payment processing.
• Track and reconcile company credit card charges.
• Breakdown and assign vendor statements to appropriate jobs and phases.
• Collect and process employee expense information.
• 0-2+ years of accounts payable experience.
• Associates degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Proficiency in basic Excel functions such as sorting and filtering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with accounts payable, invoice processing, and purchase orders.
• Familiarity with accounting systems and practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbia Heights, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $32.00/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&DD 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbia Heights,MN.

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 5​00. 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.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks, the occupation this job title matches. It describes the occupation, not this job.

The median wage for Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks in Minnesota was 26.25 USD per hour (54,600 USD per year) in May 2025; the middle half earned 22.58–30.11 USD per hour.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025