Accounts Payable Specialist

Aston Carter; Sully Square (VA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking a dedicated Accounts Payable Specialist to join a fully remote team, offering a six-month contract-to-hire position. Responsibilities include managing financial activities related to government and commercial contracts, developing work breakdown structures, and conducting financial analyses. Candidates must possess significant experience in accounts payable, particularly in government contracting, along with skills in invoice processing and financial reporting. This position promises a laid-back work environment while fostering a strong company culture.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short and long-term disability

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of accounts payable experience.
• Experience in mid-large companies.
• Knowledge of processes for government contracting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain work breakdown structures for projects.
• Assist in financial analysis and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and regulations.

Skills

Government contract accounts payable experience

Invoice processing

Reporting

Forecasting

Budgeting

Data entry

Financial modeling

Month-end accounting processes

Tools

Unanet

Deltek Costpoint

Excel

Oracle

Job description

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Accounts Payable Specialist | Fully Remote | Pay: 80k - 100k/yr | 6-month contract-to-hire

Required Skills

• NEEDS to have government contract accounts payable experience.
• Needs to have experience processing invoices in Unanet or Deltek Costpoint.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 7 years of accounts payable experience.
• Experience in mid-large sized companies with a couple million in revenue.
• Government contracting experience.
• Proficient in reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and accounts payable.
• Skills in invoice processing, general ledger, and data entry.
• Knowledge of month-end accounting processes.
• Experience with Unanet, Excel pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Oracle, financial modeling, Microsoft Excel, finance reconciliation, and purchase order.
  
  

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team. This position involves developing and maintaining the work breakdown structure for projects within the accounting system to ensure financial activities of contract performance are recorded and reportable in accordance with applicable regulatory guidance and contract terms. The individual will assist in the preparation, coordination, and documentation of financial analysis for government and commercial contract projects, and will also be involved in preparing forecasts and financial trend analysis. This role offers exposure to complex tasks and the opportunity to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the work breakdown structure for projects within the accounting system.
• Ensure financial activities of contract performance are recorded and reportable according to regulatory guidance and contract terms.
• Assist in the preparation, coordination, and documentation of financial analysis for government and commercial contract projects.
• Prepare forecasts and conduct financial trend analysis.
• Work independently on complex tasks.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook).
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Exemplary customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments within prescribed routines and accepted practices.
• Financial reconciliation and Profit & Loss experience is a plus.
  
  

Work Environment

This role is fully remote, but candidates must be local to the Northern Virginia (NOVA) area. The position is a new role within the company and includes managing two direct reports. The work environment is laid-back, promoting a great company culture.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.08/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 fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2025.

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 double diamond 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.

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