Accounts Payable Specialist

Aston Carter•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist reviews, processes, and records high-volume vendor invoices in SAP ECC to support accurate and timely payments. This role ensures compliance with company policies, collaborates with internal teams and vendors to resolve issues, and contributes to efficient month-end close activities. The position begins as a contract assignment with strong potential to be extended or converted to a full-time role, depending on business needs.

Requirements

At least 1+ years of accounts payable experience, including processing a minimum of 40 invoices per day.
Demonstrated experience with accounts payable and invoice processing in a professional environment.
Strong attention to detail to accurately review and enter high-volume invoice data.
Effective problem-solving abilities to identify and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple invoices, deadlines, and priorities.
Moderate Microsoft Excel skills for tracking, reconciling, and analyzing invoice and payment data.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with internal stakeholders and external vendors.

Nice To Haves

Experience using SAP ECC (traditional SAP) for invoice processing is highly preferred.
working with purchase orders and payable processes in an accounting or finance setting.
Familiarity with shared services environments and cross-functional collaboration.
Interest in a contract role with potential for extension or conversion to a full-time position.

Responsibilities

Review accounts payable invoices for accuracy, proper documentation, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
Process approximately 185–200 invoices per week, consistently meeting productivity and quality standards.
Enter and manage invoices in SAP ECC (traditional SAP) to ensure accurate and timely posting.
Verify purchase orders, pricing, and other supporting documents to confirm invoice validity.
Collaborate with internal departments to resolve invoice discrepancies, missing information, or coding issues.
Communicate with vendors to clarify billing questions, resolve payment discrepancies, and maintain positive relationships.
Maintain organized and up-to-date accounts payable records and documentation for audit and reporting purposes.
Support month-end closing activities by ensuring invoices are processed on time and properly recorded.
Assist with other accounts payable–related tasks as needed to support smooth daily operations within the Shared Services team.