Accounts Payable Clerk

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Job Description
The Accounts Payable Specialist manages invoice processing and ensures accurate and timely payments to vendors. This role focuses on non-PO and PO-based invoice processing and expense management, while collaborating closely with internal teams in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
Accounts Payable Operations
• Process expense related invoices i.e. utilities, insurance, day-to-day operating costs, etc. (150-200 per month; 30-50 per day) using Metaviewer or similar systems
• Review, code, and enter invoices accurately, ensuring proper GL allocation
• Manage PO and non-PO invoices, including threshold-based routing and approvals
• Identify aged or unnecessary POs and assist with clean-up activities
• Handle check requests and prioritize urgent payments
Vendor Management
• Set up new vendors, including collecting and reviewing W-9s
• Validate tax IDs and maintain accurate vendor master records
• Support vendor master clean-up and data integrity initiatives
Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in accounts payable
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable processing, including invoice coding, approvals, and payments.
• Experience with purchase orders and expense reports, including 2-way and 3-way matching.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including proficiency with VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication skills for working with internal employees and vendors regarding invoices, POs, and payment issues

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of La Mirada, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $27.00/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 hybrid position in La Mirada,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 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® 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.

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