Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Hiring for an Accounts Payable Specialist!

Weekly pay + Benefits + PTO

MUST HAVE Skills

• 2+ years of accounting, invoicing, or financial experience. (open to accounting office, bank teller, or any finance experience)
• Experience in accounts payable and financial systems.
• HS Diploma or GED
• Proficiency in file management, invoicing, and data entry.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with accounting software and accounts payable systems.

Job Description

This role involves processing various invoices, ensuring they receive approval from the appropriate parties and that expense code allocations are accurate. The position requires determining the correct company and account from which payments will be made, completing employee expense reimbursements, and managing credit card transaction receipts and allocations. The specialist will also maintain vendor files, assist in annual 1099 reporting, and process deductible invoicing. Additionally, the role involves printing weekly claims checks and reports, preparing daily cash transfer sheets, and providing backup support as needed.

Responsibilities

• Process a variety of invoices ensuring accuracy and approval.
• Determine the correct company and account for payments.
• Complete employee expense reimbursements.
• Obtain and allocate receipts for credit card transactions.
• Maintain files for vendors, W-9s, invoices, purchase orders, and reports.
• Assist in annual 1099 reporting.
• Process and print deductible invoicing and follow up on past due amounts.
• Print weekly claims checks and reports.
• Prepare daily cash transfer sheets for the Accountant.
• Serve in a backup role, processing monthly payments to insurers and reconciling statements.
• Reconcile agency billings to ensure invoicing accuracy.
• Assist with special Accounting Department projects and data verification.

Work Environment

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 7:45 AM to 4:30 PM in a smaller, cubicle-style office. The team is quiet and reserved but works closely to accomplish tasks. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with great benefits, offering a stable work environment where employees can build a long-term career.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bloomington, IL.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Bloomington,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 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® 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 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.