Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Specialist supports the corporate accounts payable and accounting team with daily, weekly, and monthly AP functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing of high-volume invoices and effective vendor management while operating within an ERP environment and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming accounts payable inquiries and provide timely, professional responses to internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Perform vendor statement management by reviewing, tracking, and resolving open items on vendor statements.
• Complete vendor statement reconciliations to ensure that vendor balances align with internal records and identify discrepancies for resolution.
• Process invoices accurately and efficiently in a high-volume environment, contributing to a department that handles approximately 2,000 invoices per month.
• Operate within an ERP system such as SAP to enter, review, and maintain accounts payable data.
• Use Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and basic formulas, to analyze AP data, support reconciliations, and prepare reports.
• Collaborate with the AP and accounting team to support month-end and other periodic AP-related closing activities.
• Assist with related accounting activities such as cash application and accounts receivable collections as needed to support overall finance operations.
• Maintain organized and accurate documentation for all AP transactions in accordance with internal policies and procedures.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of AP processes by identifying issues and suggesting practical solutions.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of experience in accounts payable, including working in a department processing approximately 2,000 invoices per month.
• 3+ years of experience performing vendor statement reconciliations.
• 2+ years of experience working with an ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards (JDE), Workday, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or a similar platform.
• 2+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and basic formulas.
• Hands-on experience with invoice processing and accounts payable workflows.
• Experience managing AP inquiries and communicating effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling high volumes of financial transactions.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an accounts payable and accounting team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's degree.
• Experience with SAP ERP is highly beneficial.
• Experience in accounts receivable collections and cash application is a plus.
• General accounting knowledge and familiarity with corporate accounting environments.
• Ability to adapt to new systems and processes within a modern ERP and Excel-based workflow.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume financial operations setting.
• Interest in long-term growth opportunities, including potential for conversion based on performance and business needs (not guaranteed).

Work Environment

This role is based in a new, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters in Lansdale, PA, within a leading global manufacturing organization specializing in high-performance thermoplastics, composites, seals, and engineered components designed for demanding environments. The Accounts Payable Specialist works on a collaborative AP team of three or more and reports into the broader AP function. The team operates in a hybrid schedule, alternating between three days in the office and two days in the office each week, providing a blend of on-site collaboration and flexibility. Work is performed primarily on computers using an ERP system such as SAP and Microsoft Excel, in a professional office setting with approachable and flexible leadership that values teamwork, open communication, and continuous improvement.

This is a Contract position based out of Lansdale, PA.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $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)

This is a hybrid position in Lansdale,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 2026.

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.

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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.