Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description

This role focuses on managing the full accounts payable process, including verifying invoices, reconciling vendor statements, maintaining accurate vendor records, and ensuring timely and compliant payments. The Accounts Payable Clerk collaborates closely with internal teams and vendors to resolve issues, support smooth financial operations, and improve workflow efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper authorization.
• Process invoices in a timely manner, ensuring correct coding and adherence to company policies.
• Reconcile vendor statements regularly and identify any discrepancies or missing invoices.
• Resolve vendor discrepancies promptly through clear and professional communication.
• Set up new vendors in the system and maintain accurate, up-to-date vendor records.
• Ensure all payments and vendor transactions comply with company policies and relevant financial regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve payment issues and support continuous improvement of the accounts payable workflow.
• Assist with general accounts payable inquiries and provide support to the finance team as needed.

Essential Skills

• 1–3 years of proven experience as an accounts payable clerk or in a similar finance role.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable processes, including invoice processing and reconciliation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with accounting software used for invoice processing and vendor management.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations related to payables.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and financial documentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to organize workload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• A degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with vendors and cross-functional teams.
• Problem-solving skills to identify and resolve payment and reconciliation issues.
• Comfort working with numerical data and performing basic financial calculations.

Work Environment

This position is based onsite in a business casual office environment in Windsor Heights, working five days per week. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role operates in a professional setting that supports collaboration with finance and other departments, with regular use of accounting software and Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Windsor Heights, IA.

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 fully onsite position in Windsor Heights,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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® Platinum Award 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 View email address on ziprecruiter.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.