Accounts Payable - Master Data (Pays Up To 28/hr)

Aston Carter•Lakeville, MN

9d•$26 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

Aston Carter is seeking an Accounts Payable – Master Data Specialist for a hybrid role in Lakeville, MN. This position offers growth opportunities with a well-known brand. The specialist will be responsible for reviewing and validating vendor information, gathering data from company systems, resolving discrepancies, and communicating with vendors to collect necessary documentation. The role involves maintaining accurate records, supporting a high volume of vendor onboarding, escalating issues, and partnering with procurement and cross-functional teams. Additionally, the specialist will contribute to project work within Accounts Payable and master data areas, focusing on process improvements and system updates.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable, master data, or other accounting roles.
Minimum of 1 year of experience working directly with external vendors or customers, including gathering information and providing follow-up communication.
At least 6 months of experience supporting project work within a business or finance environment.

Responsibilities

Review and validate vendor information extracted from company systems and databases to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Work directly with Accounts Payable stakeholders to gather vendor information, resolve discrepancies, and identify appropriate vendor contacts.
Research and obtain accurate vendor contact information through online research, phone outreach, and coordination with external contacts.
Initiate communications with vendors to collect required information and documentation needed for vendor setup and maintenance.
Maintain accurate records and ensure vendor information is properly captured, documented, and updated in relevant systems.
Support the onboarding and qualification process for a high volume of vendors, ensuring timelines and data quality standards are met.
Escalate issues appropriately and leverage internal resources to overcome roadblocks in vendor data collection or validation.
Partner with procurement stakeholders and cross-functional teams to support project timelines and ensure data quality expectations are consistently achieved.
Contribute to project work within the Accounts Payable and master data areas, providing support for process improvements and system updates.