Accounts Payable Specialist

Aston Carter•Westerville, OH

10d•$22 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist processes a high volume of invoices, maintains accurate financial records, and supports vendor and internal relationships through timely and professional accounts payable work. This is a contract-to-hire position based onsite in Columbus, Ohio. The pay range is $22.00–$27.00 per hour; individual compensation depends on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, and internal equity. The position is anticipated to close on November 6, 2026. Eligible temporary-role benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage; critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth contributions; voluntary life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; a health spending account; transportation benefits; an employee assistance program; and time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave. Eligibility and benefit terms may vary.

Requirements

Hands-on experience in accounts payable and invoicing.
Practical knowledge of accounting principles related to payables.
Ability to efficiently process a high volume of invoices, with a goal of approximately 100 per day.
Comfort working with accounts payable automation systems to process and track invoices and credits.
Strong communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal departments.
Analytical skills to identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies among purchase orders, invoices, and statements.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Process approximately 100 invoices per day accurately and with attention to detail.
Post invoices in the accounts payable automation system and ensure entries are complete and correct.
Confirm and validate drop ship invoices and promptly resolve issues or discrepancies.
Send service invoices to branch leadership for review and approval.
Identify, investigate, and resolve invoice discrepancies by contacting relevant stakeholders.
Process credits and adjustments accurately and on time.
Handle vendor correspondence professionally and maintain positive vendor relationships.
Communicate with the sales department to reconcile differences between purchase orders and invoices.
Manage and reconcile vendor statements to keep accounts current and accurate.
Prepare, review, and contribute to monthly reports as part of a collaborative team.
Maintain organized records of invoices, credits, statements, and reports in the AP automation system.
Support continuous improvement of accounts payable processes and workflows.