AP Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Accountant

Job Description

This short-term accounting role focuses on high-volume accounts payable and invoice accruals in a fast-paced, growing manufacturing environment. The accountant will process a large volume of invoices each week, ensure accurate accruals and expense recognition, support month-end and year-end close activities, and help resolve discrepancies while maintaining strong attention to detail and a problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of invoices, approximately 500 per week, with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.
• Review invoices to determine the appropriate accounting treatment, including when expenses should be accrued versus expensed.
• Understand and clearly explain the reasoning behind accrual decisions to internal stakeholders as needed.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies by working through supporting documentation and systems.
• Maintain strong attention to detail while balancing speed and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist with month-end close activities, including preparing journal entries and supporting accruals and reconciliations.
• Contribute to year-end close processes and provide audit support as needed.
• Support general ledger activities related to accounts payable, accruals, and reconciliations when required.
• Identify and recommend process improvement opportunities within accounts payable and broader accounting workflows.
• Act as a proactive problem-solver by identifying issues in invoice processing or accounting entries and driving them to resolution.
• Use Excel tools such as VLOOKUPs and pivot tables to analyze data, reconcile balances, and support close activities.
• Work within an ERP system to enter, review, and track invoices, accruals, and related accounting data.

Essential Skills

• 4–5 years of accounting experience, with a strong focus on accounts payable and invoice accruals.
• Hands-on experience processing invoices and supporting accruals in a high-volume environment.
• Solid understanding of accrual accounting and the difference between accruing and expensing transactions.
• Experience with accounts payable, general ledger, and basic reconciliation activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• Prior experience working in an ERP system for accounting and accounts payable functions.
• Strong attention to detail combined with the ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Demonstrated problem-solving mindset and the ability to independently identify and resolve issues.
• Ability to work effectively under time pressure during month-end and year-end close cycles.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Epicor ERP or similar enterprise resource planning systems.
• Prior experience preparing or supporting financial statements and balance sheets.
• Experience performing bank reconciliations and other account reconciliations.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Experience supporting year-end close and audit activities in a corporate environment.
• Comfort working with custom, engineered-to-order manufacturing or industrial businesses is a plus.

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite role, working five days per week in a brand-new and expanding office located in the Maple Grove/Osseo area. The accounting and finance team consists of approximately 10 people and is growing quickly, creating a dynamic and collaborative environment. The year-end period occurs in July, so the assignment will be particularly busy and fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on meeting deadlines and avoiding delays in financial reporting. The position is structured as a short-term, approximately four-week assignment, offering the opportunity to contribute immediately to a high-impact year-end close in a modern, professional office setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Osseo, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/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 Osseo,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 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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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.

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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.