Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable Specialist will support a growing Aston Carter client in Overland Park by managing high‑volume AP activities throughout a contract role with potential for extension or conversion. This position focuses on accurate and timely invoice processing, payment execution, and management reporting, while collaborating across all levels of the organization. Candidates must bring Workday, Oracle or larger ERP experience, strong three‑way matching skills, excellent communication, and a high attention to detail to ensure compliant and efficient AP operations.

This role is ideal for an AP professional seeking a dynamic opportunity with a reputable, expanding organization. The position offers valuable exposure to advanced AP processes, cross-functional collaboration, and the chance to deepen expertise in Workday, high‑volume processing, and operational accuracy while contributing meaningfully throughout the contract period.

Job Description

The Accounts Payable Specialist is tasked with managing accounts payable activities and procedures for the organization. This role ensures that all accounts are accurately paid and supports the generation of timely management reports. The ideal candidate will have a keen attention to detail and a passion for maintaining accurate and compliant practices. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, as the role involves interaction at all organizational levels. Leading a team, the specialist will provide customer support while upholding fiduciary responsibilities collaboratively within the company.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all accounts payable activities and procedures.

• Ensure accurate and timely payment of all accounts.

• Generate accurate management reports in a timely manner.

• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Interact effectively with all levels within the organization.

• Lead a team to provide customer support and ensure fiduciary responsibility.

Essential Skills

• Accounts payable experience

• Proficiency in accounting and invoicing

• Experience with invoice processing and three-way matching

• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel

• Experience with Workday ERP system

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ years of high-volume AP experience

• Experience with PO match exceptions

• Workday experience is preferred

• Bachelor's Degree is a plus

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Leawood, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $28.00/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 Leawood,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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® 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.

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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.