AP Clerk

Responsibilities

• Enter and process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Verify invoice details, including pricing, quantities, purchase orders, and required approvals.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure invoices are coded correctly and entered into the accounting system in a timely manner.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and related inquiries.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical accounts payable records.
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments regarding invoice status and payment inquiries.
• Aid with weekly check runs, ACH payments, and related disbursement activities.
• Support month-end closing activities by providing accounts payable information and reconciliations as needed.
• Support audits by providing requested documentation, reports, and transaction details.
• Perform other administrative and accounting-related duties as assigned to support the finance team.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on accounts payable experience with high-volume invoice processing.
• Practical accounting experience and basic accounting knowledge.
• Proficiency in invoice processing, including matching invoices to purchase orders and supporting documents.
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and the broader Microsoft Office Suite for data entry and reporting.
• Experience performing reconciliations and resolving discrepancies in accounts payable transactions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interaction with vendors and internal teams.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain both electronic and physical accounts payable records.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Data entry experience within Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.
• An associate degree in Accounting is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills when addressing invoice and payment issues.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baltimore, MD.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/hr.

Requirements

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)

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.

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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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