Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for managing a variety of accounting tasks related to accounts payable, expense reporting, and sales & use tax submissions. This role requires meticulous record-keeping and adherence to deadlines, ensuring that all financial transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities :

• Process vendor invoices by matching them against receivers, requisitions, and other forms of authorization according to company policies and guidelines.
• Investigate and resolve quantity and pricing discrepancies, making necessary corrections and calculating invoice adjustments and debit memos as needed.
• Develop and maintain a system for financial information, files, and records for the operation.
• Maintain accuracy of the Accounts Payable subsidiary ledger and reconciliations, resolving problems accurately and timely.
• Liaise with various internal departments to ensure timeliness and accuracy of invoice posting and payment.
• Prepare periodic accounts payable accruals, standard and adjusting journal entries as necessary.
• Manage and reconcile vendor accounts ensuring payment is made within accepted corporate and industry guidelines.
• Audit freight bills and employee expense reports.
• Manage the vendor Certificate of Insurance program.
• Prepare and issue accounts payable checks, print accounts payable reports, and maintain accounts payable files and records.
• Analyze product and expense accounts as necessary.
• Prepare and maintain annual 1099 reporting to IRS and any necessary correspondence.
• Assist in department month, quarter, and year-end closing requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills :

Additional Skills & Qualifications :

Work Environment :

The position is based in an office environment located in Port Clinton.

Job Type & Location :

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Port Clinton, OH.

Pay and Benefits :

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type :

This is a fully onsite position in Port Clinton, OH.

Application Deadline :

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 2, 2025.

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.