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Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Job Description
The Accounts Payable Specialist manages vendor invoices and communications, supports statement reviews, and assists with general accounts payable activities in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. This role focuses on maintaining an organized AP inbox, resolving vendor issues efficiently, and contributing to a high-performing processing team while working fully remote.
Responsibilities

• Maintain and monitor the accounts payable inbox, ensuring timely review and response to all incoming messages.
• Respond to vendor inquiries via email and occasional phone calls, providing clear and professional communication at all times.
• Research and review vendor statements in the system, verifying accuracy and updating records as needed.
• Provide status updates on invoices, payments, and statements to vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with vendors to answer questions and resolve any issues related to invoices, payments, or account discrepancies.
• Assist with statement audits by reviewing vendor statements and reconciling them with internal records.
• Support 1099-related activities as needed, ensuring accurate vendor information and documentation.
• Collaborate with a larger AP team that is organized into separate functional groups, contributing specifically to the Processing team.
• Help with other accounts payable duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to learn.
• Maintain a high level of reliability and proactive communication, especially while working remotely, to ensure the team can depend on consistent performance.

Essential Skills

• 0-3+ years of accounts payable experience.
• Experience with vendor management, including vendor outreach and communication.
• Familiarity with accounts payable processes such as statement audits and invoice processing.
• Understanding of 1099-related tasks within accounts payable.
• At least 1 year of experience using Excel, with preference for experience in pivot tables and formulas.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new processes and systems.
• A proactive, can-do attitude with a focus on problem-solving and ownership of tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in a remote work environment.
• High level of reliability and accountability, with consistent follow-through on commitments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a high-volume or multi-team accounts payable environment.
• Comfort working within a structured processing team as part of a larger AP organization.
• Ability to build positive relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and inquiries simultaneously.
• Interest in joining a growing organization with evolving processes and opportunities for development.
• Comfort working in a fun, collaborative team culture that values both hard work and enjoyment.

Work Environment
This role offers a 100% remote work arrangement, allowing you to work from your preferred location while remaining fully engaged with the team. Start times are flexible, as long as they remain consistent on a weekly and monthly basis, supporting a stable and reliable schedule. You will join a personable, fun team that embraces a 'work hard and have fun' mentality, with a strong emphasis on trust, reliability, and open communication. The broader accounts payable function consists of a large AP team divided into separate groups by function, and this position sits on the Processing team, providing opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the organization. The environment is supportive, with strong trainers and a culture that encourages growth, learning, and mutual success.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay and Benefits
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 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® 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.
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.