Accounts Payable Specialist

at Aston Carter in Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Hiring for an Accounts Payable Specialist

weekly pay + benefits + PTO

MUST HAVE Qualifications:

+ 2+ years of accounts payable experience, preferably in a high-volume environment.

+ Strong understanding of invoice processing and 3-way matching for both PO and non-PO invoices.

+ Hands-on experience using SAP for accounts payable processes.

+ Proficiency in Excel, including using spreadsheets for reconciliation and tracking.

+ Demonstrated experience reconciling vendor statements and resolving discrepancies.

Job Description

This role focuses on high-volume, transactional accounts payable work, processing 60-80 invoices per day while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payments. You will handle both automated and paper invoices, perform detailed 3-way matching, reconcile vendor statements, and communicate directly with vendors and internal teams. The position requires a self-sufficient, process-driven professional who can quickly adapt, work through exceptions and discrepancies, and contribute to a growing accounting team.

Responsibilities

+ Process 60-80 invoices per day, including both automated and paper invoices, in a high-volume environment.

+ Perform 3-way matching for both purchase order (PO) and non-PO invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance.

+ Review, verify, and resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely and professional manner.

+ Reconcile vendor statements regularly and follow up on open, missing, or disputed items.

+ Communicate professionally and effectively with vendors regarding invoices, payment status, and issue resolution.

+ Maintain accuracy and compliance with internal accounts payable policies and procedures.

+ Utilize SAP for invoice processing, coding, and payment workflows.

+ Use Excel to reconcile vendor statements, track payments, and maintain supporting documentation.

+ Support occasional accounts receivable collections activities as needed, including basic AR follow-up (nice-to-have, not required).

+ Work independently and efficiently, demonstrating strong organizational skills and consistency in a transactional AP role.

+ Handle exceptions and discrepancies with a problem-solving mindset, escalating issues when appropriate.

+ Collaborate with internal finance and operational teams to ensure smooth purchase order, invoice, and payment processes.

Work Environment

This is a fully onsite role in a modern, comfortable office environment. You will work closely with a newer accounting team in a growing organization, where the leadership style is laid back and collaborative and team members enjoy working together. The role involves daily use of SAP and Microsoft Excel, as well as other standard office and accounting tools, in a structured yet supportive setting that values consistency, accuracy, and process-driven work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bolingbrook, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 – $31.00/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 Bolingbrook,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 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® 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@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.