AP Clerk

Aston Carter; Oak Ridge (TN); Remote; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston Carter is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk in Oak Ridge, TN for a remote-friendly contract position. You will process PO and non-PO invoices, investigate discrepancies, and handle urgent check requests while maintaining accuracy and compliance in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with internal teams and vendors, support leadership on special projects, and rely on your detail orientation, organization, and strong communication skills to ensure timely, accurate payments.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of related experience in accounts payable, invoicing, or a similar financial support function.
• Familiarity with SOX, DCAA, and FAR compliance policies.

Responsibilities

• Audit and process PO and non-PO invoices using a paperless workflow system.
• Proactively research and resolve invoice discrepancies, ensuring timely issue resolution.
• Manage special handling check requests submitted by employees, ensuring urgency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to improve invoice processing workflows and manage escalations.
• Support Accounts Payable leadership with ad hoc projects and assignments as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Organization skills

Communication skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Proactive problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Clerk plays an essential role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices through electronic workflow and paperless systems. This role is critical in maintaining operational efficiency and vendor satisfaction while adhering to compliance and policy standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Audit and process purchase order (PO) and non-purchase order (non-PO) invoices using a paperless workflow system.
• Proactively research and resolve invoice discrepancies, ensuring timely issue resolution.
• Manage special handling check requests submitted by employees, ensuring urgency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to improve invoice processing workflows and manage escalations.
• Support Accounts Payable leadership with ad hoc projects and assignments as needed.

Essential Skills

• Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to stay highly organized and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of fostering effective collaboration in remote or hybrid work settings.
• Intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook).
• A proactive and solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to adapt to evolving business needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Understanding of Accounts Payable best practices and policies.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), DCAA, and FAR compliance policies.
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint) and workflow approval tools.
• Knowledge of operational controls and compliance requirements related to accounts payable.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 - 2 years of related experience in accounts payable, invoicing, or a similar financial support function.

Work Environment

This position offers the flexibility of working remotely, allowing for collaboration in a fast-paced and dynamic work setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Oak Ridge, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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] ( [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.