AP Accountant

Aston Carter; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; 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)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO/Vacation/Sick)

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an AP Accountant in Honolulu, HI to manage full-cycle accounts payable, ensuring accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, and payments. The role emphasizes collaboration with Accounting and Supply Chain teams to maintain clean records and compliant processes.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of AP experience, strong Excel skills, and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize deadlines and support month-end activities in a fast-paced corporate environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in Accounts Payable or accounting.
• Strong AP knowledge, including invoice processing and payment workflows.
• Experience with general ledger coding and reconciliation.
• Proficiency in invoicing processes and procedures.
• Strong Excel skills for tracking and reconciling data.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process from invoice receipt through payment.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of vendor invoices and expenses.
• Code invoices to GL accounts and cost centers.
• Route invoices for approval per internal policies.
• Process payments to vendors and employees on time.
• Perform regular reconciliations of AP transactions with GL.
• Maintain organized AP records and documentation.
• Communicate with Accounting and Supply Chain to resolve discrepancies.
• Collaborate with vendors on billing issues and payment status.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to AP.
• Use spreadsheets to analyze and report AP data.
• Adhere to internal controls and policies for accuracy.

Skills

Accounts payable knowledge

Invoice processing

Excel proficiency

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associates Degree in Accounting

Job description

Job Title: AP Accountant

Job Description

The AP Accountant manages the full-cycle payment process, ensuring that vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and bills are verified, coded, approved, and paid accurately and on time. This role supports the broader accounting function by maintaining precise records, collaborating with internal teams and external vendors, and contributing to efficient, compliant financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process from invoice receipt through payment.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and bills before processing.
• Code invoices and expenses to the appropriate general ledger accounts and cost centers.
• Route invoices and expense reports for proper approval in accordance with internal policies.
• Process payments to vendors and employees accurately and on time, following established payment schedules.
• Perform regular reconciliations of accounts payable transactions with the general ledger.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date accounts payable records and documentation.
• Communicate proactively with Accounting and Supply Chain teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely processing.
• Collaborate with vendors to address billing issues, payment status inquiries, and other accounts payable questions.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable as needed.
• Use spreadsheet tools to analyze, track, and report on accounts payable data.
• Adhere to internal controls and accounting policies to ensure compliance and accuracy in all payable activities.

Essential Skills

• One year of experience in Accounts Payable or Accounting.
• Strong accounts payable knowledge, including invoice processing and payment workflows.
• Experience with general ledger coding and reconciliation.
• Proficiency in invoicing processes and procedures.
• Strong Excel skills for tracking, analyzing, and reconciling financial data.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with Accounting and Supply Chain teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and department stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry and review.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple invoices, deadlines, and priorities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associates Degree or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles and general ledger structure.
• Experience working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
• Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in invoices and payments.
• Comfort working with financial systems and accounting software.

Work Environment

The AP Accountant works in a professional office-based accounting environment, collaborating closely with Accounting and Supply Chain teams as well as external vendors. The role involves extensive use of Excel and other financial systems to process invoices, code expenses, and reconcile accounts. Work is typically performed during standard business hours, with periods of increased activity around month-end and year-end closing cycles. The position requires a high level of accuracy, organization, and responsiveness in a structured, process-driven setting, with a professional dress code appropriate for a corporate finance environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Honolulu, HI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Honolulu,HI.

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.

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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.