Job Title: Accounts Payable Associate

Job Description

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to maintain accounts payable, ensuring timely and accurate payment of invoices. Strong communication skills are necessary as you will interact with staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment. Your ability to remain flexible, inventive, dedicated, and efficient with a high level of integrity and confidentiality is vital to your success in this role. You will work in the queue, pulling data from invoices and routing them to the appropriate place.

Responsibilities

Process department mail distribution and scan/route invoices for coding and approval.Perform scanner maintenance.Ensure all invoices are processed for payment accurately and promptly.Research and resolve all past due balances or disputes.Assist with Dataloads, weekly Sales Tax Field reporting, and month-end close as needed.Review supplier statements and unaccounted reporting, resolving outstanding activity.Resolve missing invoice attachments reporting when applicable.Assist with systems testing as needed.Provide daily queue metrics to the Accounts Payable Supervisor.Escalate issues requiring 2nd level support to the Accounts Payable Supervisor or Manager promptly.Participate in department projects and company initiatives as required.

Essential Skills

3-way matching, Accounts PayableInvoice ProcessingAccounting, invoice processing, accounts payable, construction, OracleBachelor's or Associate's Degree with 2+ years of AP experienceHigh volume AP experience and experience working with PO'sDesire to grow within the AP department

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Well-developed written and verbal communication skillsSolid attention to detail and ability to work well within a deadline-driven environmentAbility to perform functions efficiently and accurately with little supervisionPositive, professional attitude and excellent customer service skillsAbility to maintain confidentiality of sensitive informationWorking knowledge of Kofax, Oracle, ServiceNow, and Microsoft suite is a plusOpen to change based on diverse input and feedbackEffective communication and active listening skillsStrong cross-cultural relationship building and influencing at all organizational levels

Work Environment

The position reports to the AP Supervisor, who reports to the Director of Core Finance Operations. The office setup is modern. This is their shared service location, housing the majority of Accounting and Finance operations. The role follows a hybrid model with three in-office days per week, which can be chosen by the employee. The team processes around 150+ invoices per person daily, involving invoice entry, PO Matching, and Electronic Workflow Processing. Opportunities for internal promotions and leadership roles are available, making this a feeder group within the company.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $28.00/hr.

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 hybrid position in Plymouth,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 20, 2025.

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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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