Aston Carter · 5 hours ago
Accounts Payable Specialist
Folsom, CA
Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$20/hr - $25/hrAston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions and is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team. The role involves managing high-volume accounts payable processes, ensuring accuracy in payments, and improving processes while collaborating with internal partners and vendors.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Perform three-way matching by comparing purchase orders, receiving reports, and vendor invoices to ensure payments are issued only for goods/services received
Investigate and resolve discrepancies between POs, receipts, and invoices
Assign correct codes to invoices and expense items
Prepare and calculate monthly accruals to support accurate month-end closing
Maintain compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures
Verify that Sales and Use Tax is accurately applied to all applicable invoices
Collaborate with internal partners to resolve tax discrepancies when needed
Perform high-volume data entry into accounting systems (IKAT)
Respond to vendor inquiries via phone and email regarding invoice status, payment timelines, and issue resolution
Maintain digital filing systems to ensure documents are organized and audit-ready
Reconcile monthly vendor statements to company records, ensuring all invoices are received, recorded, and scheduled for payment
Identify and correct missing invoices, duplicate payments, or credit memo issues
Support AP process improvements and assist with special projects
Perform additional tasks as assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Experience in Accounts Payable or a related accounting/finance function
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in high-volume environments
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
Proficiency with AP or ERP systems (experience with IKAT preferred)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills for vendor and internal interactions
Knowledge of basic accounting principles, coding, and accrual processes
Preferred
Familiarity with Sales & Use Tax guidelines (preferred)
Experience in manufacturing, fixed assets, journal entries, and general ledger
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Benefits
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)
Company
Aston Carter
Aston Carter is a staffing and recruiting company providing risk and compliance services.
Founded in 1997
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2011-01-31Acquired
Leadership Team
Juan Pablo McCausland-PHR, CDP
Human Resources Business Partner
Sherry Guevara
Regional Human Resources Partner-West Region
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