What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Aston Carter?
Job Title: Accounts Payable SpecialistJob Description
The Accounts Payable Specialist will join the finance team, contributing to the smooth operations and management of the department. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the Assistant Controller, ensuring accurate financial processing and vendor management.
Responsibilities
The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. The position is part of a dynamic and fast-growing organization, offering opportunities for advancement within the accounting department.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Longmeadow, MA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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:
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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
The Accounts Payable Specialist will join the finance team, contributing to the smooth operations and management of the department. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the Assistant Controller, ensuring accurate financial processing and vendor management.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a positive business relationship with vendors, handling any past dues.
- Process invoices using Extend.
- Review the accounts payable aging summary for open items.
- Complete the weekly check run.
- Communicate with other members of the accounting department regarding the amount of money needed to be transferred for completed checks.
- Distribute weekly checks to vendors.
- Responsible for paying company credit cards, utilities, and gas cards.
- Process monthly utilities and all Volvo invoices.
- Create payment advice and compose payments, including the review of statements.
- Assist in filing 1099s at year-end.
- Assist in updating data in business software for company vehicles.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the manager.
- Accounts payable expertise
- Proficient in invoice processing
- Data entry skills
- In-depth understanding of accounting principles
- Ability to manage purchase orders and payables
- Attention to detail
- Highly organized
- Professional and technical verbal and written communication skills
- Strong time management abilities
- Ability to prioritize duties effectively
- Self-motivated and proactive
- Problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience with Extend
- Knowledge of Power BI
The work schedule is Monday through Friday, from 8 am to 5 pm. The position is part of a dynamic and fast-growing organization, offering opportunities for advancement within the accounting department.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Longmeadow, MA.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 East Longmeadow,MA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 1, 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $25 - $28