Accounts Payable Specialist — Onsite, IA (Contract-to-Hire)

Aston Carter; Eldridge (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Short/long-term disability

HSA (Health Spending Account)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for a contract-to-hire role based in Eldridge, IA. The position requires meticulous processing of vendor invoices, three-way matching, and maintaining vendor records in our ERP system.

The ideal candidate will handle high-volume invoices, monitor early payment discounts, and assist with month-end close and 1099 reporting, while ensuring policy compliance and strong vendor relations.

Qualifications

• Experience processing high-volume AP invoices per policy.
• Ability to perform three-way match (PO, receiving, invoice).
• Ability to maintain vendor records and respond to inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices accurately and timely using the company accounting/ERP system.
• Perform three-way match verification (purchase order, receiving documentation, and invoice).
• Review and process high-volume invoices per policy and internal controls.
• Monitor and capture early payment discounts when applicable.
• Facilitate vendor payments (ACH, wire, checks).
• Verify vendor banking information to prevent fraud and ensure controls.
• Maintain vendor files (W-9s, ACH, tax docs).
• Reconcile expense reports and ensure policy compliance.
• Support month-end/year-end close and accruals.
• Assist with 1099 reporting.

Skills

Accounts payable

Invoice processing

Data entry

Reconciliation

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Accounting or Business

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Aston Carter is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist for a contract-to-hire role based in Eldridge, IA. The position requires meticulous processing of vendor invoices, three-way matching, and maintaining vendor records in our ERP system.

The ideal candidate will handle high-volume invoices, monitor early payment discounts, and assist with month-end close and 1099 reporting, while ensuring policy compliance and strong vendor relations.