Accounts Payable Lead

Description

We’re seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to join our Accounting team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for accurately coding vendor charges, reconciling invoices, and ensuring timely payment processing. You’ll collaborate with internal departments and external partners to resolve discrepancies, assist with audits, and contribute to various special projects. This position is ideal for someone with strong accounts payable expertise, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has exceptional attention to detail while managing multiple priorities. This role reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor and is based at our Austin, TX office.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately code vendor charges to accounts and cost centers by reviewing and analyzing invoices.

• Compare purchase orders, pricing, payment terms, and other details against invoices; investigate and resolve discrepancies.

• Reconcile vendor accounts by reviewing monthly statements and related transactions.

• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding account setup and invoice status.

• Ensure timely and accurate payment of bills in compliance with departmental procedures.

• Confirm credits are applied for outstanding memos.

• Participate in diverse projects and handle ad hoc assignments as needed.

• Support annual financial audits by working with external auditors during the year-end process.

Typical day in AP Lead role:

More of a strategic partner. Reaching out to suppliers, helping with recon, assisting with system utilization. Month end- AP Reconciliation with Netsuite and Coupa. Quarterly Reconciliations, and then year end 1099s. AP Manager will report to Adam, VP, Corporate Controller. 8 years AP Experience, 5 years of management is great. Just need AP + leadership.

Skills

Accounts payable, Invoice processing, Purchase order, Month end process, Financial reporting, Microsoft excel, Reconciliation, Accounting, Data entry, COUPA, NETSUITE, PROCORE

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Coupa, NetSuite, and Procore STRONGLY preferred.

• Advanced Excel skills and comfort with data analysis.

• Prior start-up experience is a plus.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $42.00/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 onsite position in Austin,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 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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