What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Aston Carter?
Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist needed in Palm Harbor, FL!
Job Description
Manage and control the end-to-end Accounts Payable payment process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor payments. Process high-volume payments using checks, ACH, and wire transfers within SAP. Perform AP reconciliations, research discrepancies, and resolve payment issues to maintain accurate account balances.
Responsibilities
This position is mainly remote, with some office visits required for training and meetings. Some travel to the corporate office may be necessary, including a two-week on-site training in New York and potentially another two weeks if needed. The role offers a great opportunity to join a growing organization with a supportive management team.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Palm Harbor, FL.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Palm Harbor, FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Palm Harbor,FL.
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® Platinum Award 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.
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.
Job Description
Manage and control the end-to-end Accounts Payable payment process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of vendor payments. Process high-volume payments using checks, ACH, and wire transfers within SAP. Perform AP reconciliations, research discrepancies, and resolve payment issues to maintain accurate account balances.
Responsibilities
- Manage repayments, payment corrections, voids, and reissues as needed.
- Utilize AP analytics and reporting to monitor payment activity, identify discrepancies, and support process improvements.
- Maintain appropriate controls throughout the AP payment lifecycle, ensuring payment accuracy, proper approvals, and adherence to internal procedures.
- Support and navigate an Oracle-to-SAP ERP transition, including changes to payment processing, reconciliation, reporting, and AP workflows.
- Partner cross-functionally with accounting, treasury, procurement, and internal business teams to troubleshoot payment issues and ensure timely resolution.
- Assist with month-end AP activities, reconciliation, reporting, and outstanding payment items.
- Serve as a key resource for payment-related questions and help ensure consistency and efficiency across the overall AP function.
- High school diploma/GED required
- 2 years of full cycle AP experience with mid to large-sized corporations
- Excel skills (Pivot, VLOOKUP, etc.)
- Solid understanding of AP processes particularly in payments
- Experience with Oracle or SAP software preferred, or other large ERP
- Experience with additional software such as Esker
This position is mainly remote, with some office visits required for training and meetings. Some travel to the corporate office may be necessary, including a two-week on-site training in New York and potentially another two weeks if needed. The role offers a great opportunity to join a growing organization with a supportive management team.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Palm Harbor, FL.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Palm Harbor, FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Palm Harbor,FL.
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® Platinum Award 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.
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.
Salary : $30 - $35