Accounts Payable Specialist

Aston Carter; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO)

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage high-volume AP operations for domestic and European invoices. You will process invoices, match POs, and execute payments while maintaining vendor relationships and supporting global flows.

The role involves cross-functional collaboration, adherence to SOX, and growth into a category owner role as processes mature. Hybrid office model in Denver region with potential to expand responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of accounts payable experience in a high-volume environment.
• Hands-on experience with purchase order matching and invoice processing.
• Basic knowledge of capitalization and operating expense (opex) accounting concepts.
• Basic understanding of SOX compliance requirements related to accounts payable.
• Working knowledge of banking methods, including ACH, checks, and wire payments.
• Experience supporting international or European vendors and global invoice flows.
• Strong data entry skills with a focus on accuracy and speed.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify issues and follow through to resolution.

Responsibilities

• Enter new purchase order (PO) requests and process PO change orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review and process incoming invoices, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal policies.
• Perform purchase order matching and invoice validation to confirm correct coding, amounts, and approvals.
• Handle urgent payment requests and ensure time-sensitive payments are processed without delay.
• Process and support various payment methods, including ACH, checks, and wire transfers.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status, invoice questions, and general accounts payable issues.
• Assist with supplier onboarding and changes, including vendor setup and maintenance in the system.
• Support accounts payable verification requests and assist with audit or compliance-related inquiries as needed.
• Work cross-functionally with project coordinators and other internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and support ongoing projects.
• Handle ad hoc accounts payable tasks and special projects as assigned.
• Work with European and other international vendors, supporting global invoice flows with a focus on volume and classification accuracy rather than currency conversion.
• Apply basic capitalization and operating expense (opex) accounting knowledge when coding invoices and classifying expenses.
• Support adherence to basic SOX compliance requirements in accounts payable processes.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and proactively identify and resolve issues in invoice processing and payments.

Skills

Accounts payable

PO matching

Invoicing processing

SOX compliance

International vendors

Data entry

Time management

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

PeopleSoft

SAP

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable Specialist will manage high-volume accounts payable operations supporting both domestic and European invoice workflows. This role focuses on accurate invoice processing, purchase order matching, and payment execution while maintaining strong vendor relationships and supporting global invoice flows. The specialist will work closely with cross-functional teams and have the opportunity to grow into a full-time role owning a specific category or service once it is fully established.

Responsibilities

• Enter new purchase order (PO) requests and process PO change orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review and process incoming invoices, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with internal policies.
• Perform purchase order matching and invoice validation to confirm correct coding, amounts, and approvals.
• Handle urgent payment requests and ensure time-sensitive payments are processed without delay.
• Process and support various payment methods, including ACH, checks, and wire transfers.
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status, invoice questions, and general accounts payable issues.
• Assist with supplier onboarding and changes, including vendor setup and maintenance in the system.
• Support accounts payable verification requests and assist with audit or compliance-related inquiries as needed.
• Work cross-functionally with project coordinators and other internal stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and support ongoing projects.
• Handle ad hoc accounts payable tasks and special projects as assigned.
• Work with European and other international vendors, supporting global invoice flows with a focus on volume and classification accuracy rather than currency conversion.
• Apply basic capitalization and operating expense (opex) accounting knowledge when coding invoices and classifying expenses.
• Support adherence to basic SOX compliance requirements in accounts payable processes.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail and proactively identify and resolve issues in invoice processing and payments.

Essential Skills

• 1–3 years of accounts payable experience in a high-volume environment.
• Hands‑on experience with purchase order matching and invoice processing.
• Basic knowledge of capitalization and operating expense (opex) accounting concepts.
• Basic understanding of SOX compliance requirements related to accounts payable.
• Working knowledge of banking methods, including ACH, checks, and wire payments.
• Experience supporting international or European vendors and global invoice flows.
• Strong data entry skills with a focus on accuracy and speed.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify issues and follow through to resolution.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with PeopleSoft or SAP, or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Exposure to accounts receivable processes.
• Reconciliation experience, including vendor or account reconciliations.
• Intermediate or higher proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance beyond basic concepts.
• Experience with vendor onboarding and supplier setup processes.
• Ability to learn new systems and tools quickly.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with cross‑functional teams.
• Interest in growing into a role that owns a specific category or service within accounts payable.

Work Environment

The role follows a hybrid work model with two days in the office (typically Tuesday and Wednesday) and three days working remotely each week. Onsite presence on the designated days is expected to support relationship‑building with team members and effective collaboration, while leadership remains flexible in exceptional circumstances such as severe weather. The team culture is easygoing, energetic, and collaborative, and the environment suits individuals who enjoy engaging with colleagues and building strong working relationships. The broader organization operates in the logistics real‑estate sector with a strong focus on innovative building design, sustainability, and modern supply chain solutions. The company invests in logistics innovation and technology to modernize supply chains worldwide and has committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2040. The role uses modern accounts payable tools and ERP systems (such as SAP and PeopleSoft) along with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, in a professional office setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Denver, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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 Denver,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 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.

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