Accounts Payable Specialist

Aston Carter; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to process invoices, perform 2- and 3-way matching, and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal partners in Saint Paul, MN. This contract-to-hire role requires handling multiple systems and maintaining organized AP records.

The position includes managing AP mailboxes, onboarding vendors, and supporting 1099 reporting. Onsite work with a competitive hourly pay range is offered along with standard benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years accounts payable experience.
• 2+ years researching discrepancies and performing 3-way matching.
• 2+ years navigating multiple systems.
• Proficiency in accounts payable, invoice processing, purchase order, and reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable transactions accurately and timely.
• Perform 2- and 3-way matching of invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents.
• Review vendor statements, research variances, and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal partners.
• Manage shared AP mailbox duties, ensuring timely response and resolution of issues.
• Assist with vendor onboarding, setup, maintenance, and vendor credit application forms.
• Prepare and process manual check requests as needed.
• Support annual 1099 preparation and reporting.
• Maintain organized AP documentation within systems such as DocuPhase and JDE.
• Reference and review AP-related spreadsheets and reports for daily processing and reconciliation.

Skills

Accounts payable

3-way matching

Discrepancy research

Multiple systems

Invoicing

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable transactions accurately and timely.
• Perform 2- and 3-way matching of invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents.
• Review vendor statements, research variances, and resolve discrepancies with vendors and internal partners.
• Manage shared AP mailbox duties, ensuring timely response and resolution of issues.
• Assist with vendor onboarding, setup, maintenance, and vendor credit application forms.
• Prepare and process manual check requests as needed.
• Support annual 1099 preparation and reporting.
• Maintain organized AP documentation within systems such as DocuPhase and JDE.
• Reference and review AP-related spreadsheets and reports for daily processing and reconciliation.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of accounts payable experience.
• 2+ years of experience in researching discrepancies and performing 3-way matching.
• 2+ years of experience navigating multiple systems.
• Proficiency in accounts payable, invoice processing, purchase order, and reconciliation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with 1099 processing.
• Experience in vendor/customer setup.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,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 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.