Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Join a dynamic team at a rapidly growing utilities company as a Accounts Payable Specialist. You will be responsible for managing and processing accounts payable invoices, ensuring accuracy in financial transactions and communication with vendors. You will also play a key role in setting up new processes and assisting the field as needed.

Responsibilities

Process accounts payable invoices accurately and efficiently.Perform data dumping into Excel for analysis.Conduct statement research and analyze vendor discrepancies.Set up new processes to improve efficiency.Stuff checks and process purchase orders, verifying receipt of goods.Assist field operations as necessary.Process expense reports and communicate effectively with vendors.

Essential Skills

3-5+ years of accounts payable experience.Proficiency in Excel, including sorting and summation tasks.Experience with accounts payable automation and large ERP systems, such as Oracle.Knowledge of invoice processing, purchase orders, and three-way matching.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with Oracle Fusion is a plus.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment

This role offers a hybrid work environment with two days in the office and three days working from home, with consistent scheduling week to week. The office operates with normal business hours from 8 AM to 4:30 or 5 PM. The team consists of 14 members processing approximately 10,000 invoices a month. Business casual attire is expected. The office also houses many corporate accounting and finance team members, providing excellent networking opportunities. The company is transitioning to Oracle Fusion in October 2026, and team members will be aligned to support this initiative.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Woodbury, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Woodbury,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 31, 2026.

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\n\nAbout Aston Carter:\n

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.

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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.

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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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

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