Accounts Payable Specialist

Talentify; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Commuter benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for a contract role based in Frisco, TX. The position focuses on accurate invoice processing, timely payment workflows, and collaboration with corporate and accounting teams to support precise financial reporting.

Fully on-site with a pay range of $25.00-$27.00 per hour. Responsibilities include processing invoices, PO matching, reconciliations, and assisting with month-end close, in a small team environment that emphasizes accuracy,

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable processes and invoice processing.
• Knowledge of PO matching and accurate coding of expenses.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles related to AP and reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and office tools.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and manage payment workflows to ensure timeliness.
• Coordinate with corporate teams for PO matching, coding, and approvals.
• Ensure consistent application of AP procedures across the team.
• Train colleagues on AP processes and best practices.
• Support month-end close by reconciling AP and preparing accruals.
• Maintain organized records of invoices, payments, and reconciliations.

Skills

Accounts payable

Invoice processing

PO matching

Reconciliations

Data entry accuracy

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Payable SpecialistJob Description

The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a key role in optimizing financial operations by identifying leading practices, improving processes, and enhancing systems to drive efficiency and capture opportunities. This position focuses on accurate and timely invoice processing, adherence to established procedures, and collaboration with corporate and accounting teams to support precise financial reporting and a highly effective accounts payable function.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recommend leading practices in accounts payable to improve processes and enhance systems for greater efficiency.
• Work closely with corporate teams to process invoices, including manual purchase order matching, coding, approval routing, and workflow management.
• Ensure all accounts payable processes and procedures are properly followed and consistently applied across the team.
• Train and support colleagues on accounts payable processes, systems, and best practices to promote consistency and accuracy.
• Provide guidance and support to team members to foster a collaborative, efficient, and high-performing work environment.
• Participate in the month-end close process by reconciling accounts payable transactions and preparing accruals as needed.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting related to accounts payable.
• Maintain detailed and organized records of invoices, payments, and reconciliations to support audits and internal reviews.
• Monitor invoice and payment workflows to identify bottlenecks and propose solutions for continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with accounts payable processes, including invoice processing and payment workflows.
• Practical knowledge of purchase order matching and invoice coding for accurate recording of expenses.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles as they relate to accounts payable and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to perform accurate reconciliations of accounts payable transactions and prepare accruals.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy in data entry and financial documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with corporate and accounting teams to ensure adherence to processes.
• Effective communication skills to explain procedures, provide training, and offer guidance to team members.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with invoicing and payable systems in a corporate or multi-entity environment.
• Familiarity with purchase order workflows and approval processes.
• Capability to identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to system enhancements.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with evolving practices and growth opportunities.
• Interest in developing and expanding skill sets within accounting and finance operations.

Work Environment

The role is part of a small, collaborative accounts payable team that includes three other team members and a senior finance leader. The environment emphasizes teamwork, guidance, and shared problem-solving to maintain efficient financial operations. You will work closely with corporate and accounting colleagues, using Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and Outlook on a regular basis. The organization offers exposure to premier brands in sports and provides opportunities to grow and expand your skill set within a dynamic and evolving finance function.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Frisco, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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 Frisco,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.