Accounts Payable Associate

Accounts Payable Specialist

This role focuses on managing day-to-day accounts payable activities, with some exposure to accounts receivable. The Accounts Payable Specialist accurately processes bills and payments, maintains organized financial records, and supports the overall accounting function through consistent data entry and routine financial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Enter bills into the accounting system accurately and in a timely manner
• Prepare and cut checks for vendors and other payees in accordance with established procedures
• Pay bills and ensure all payments are processed on schedule
• Enter credit card receipts and reconcile them with supporting documentation
• Perform routine and repetitive accounting and data entry tasks with a high level of accuracy
• Support accounts receivable activities as needed
• Maintain organized financial records and documentation for accounts payable and receivable transactions

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience in a bookkeeping or accounts payable role
• Strong accounts payable skills, including bill entry and payment processing
• Basic accounts receivable experience
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles
• Accurate and efficient data entry skills
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain error-free financial records
• Ability to work comfortably with repetitive and routine tasks
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in finance or accounting support roles
• Ability to manage multiple invoices and payments simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills and time management abilities
• Capacity to follow established accounting procedures and workflows
• Willingness to learn and adapt to accounting systems and tools used by the team

Work Environment

This position operates in a structured office environment focused on accurate and timely financial processing. The work involves regular use of accounting and data entry software to manage bills, payments, and credit card receipts. The role primarily consists of routine, repetitive tasks that require sustained concentration and attention to detail. Standard business attire is typically expected, and work is performed during normal business hours with a consistent schedule.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Iowa City, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $23.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Iowa City, IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.