Manufacturing AP Specialist — ERP, ACH & Month-End

Talentify; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

Aston Carter in Kent, OH is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage day-to-day payable activities, process invoices, and ensure compliance with GAAP. The role supports AR and month-end close and offers exposure to a growing manufacturing environment.

This is an in-office contract role requiring accuracy, strong communication, and ability to collaborate across teams; the team uses ERP and AP automation tools to drive efficiency.

Qualifications

• 35 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, including invoice processing and payment execution.
• Proficiency in ERP systems for entering invoices, posting transactions, and generating reports.
• Experience with ACH payment processing and check disbursement procedures.
• Strong understanding of AP workflows, including three-way match between purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles, including GAAP, and relevant regulations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in data entry and financial records.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Match purchase orders, receiving documents, and invoices, ensuring accuracy before processing payments.
• Obtain approvals for payment according to policies and controls.
• Enter vendor invoices and data into the ERP system promptly.
• Process, print, and distribute checks with required signatures.
• Generate ACH bulk payments and record transactions in ERP.
• Manage and track sales tax information for quarterly filings.
• Assist with month-end close: journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support AR activities: invoicing, collections, reporting.
• Prepare and distribute financial reports and participate in credit meetings.
• Post cash receipts and sales in ERP with proper coding.
• Generate pro forma invoices for prepayment accounts.
• Audit sales orders for accuracy and alignment with records.
• Collaborate with teams to improve processes and efficiency.

Skills

Accounts payable

ERP systems

ACH processing

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Data entry accuracy

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP system

AP automation tools

Job description

Aston Carter in Kent, OH is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage day-to-day payable activities, process invoices, and ensure compliance with GAAP. The role supports AR and month-end close and offers exposure to a growing manufacturing environment.

This is an in-office contract role requiring accuracy, strong communication, and ability to collaborate across teams; the team uses ERP and AP automation tools to drive efficiency.