Accounts Payable Specialist

About the Role We're seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Specialist to support a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This role is critical to ensuring timely, accurate processing of invoices and payments while serving as a key point of contact for vendors and internal partners. If you thrive in an organized, deadline-driven setting and enjoy solving financial discrepancies, this role is for you. Key Responsibilities Own and manage a high-volume Accounts Payable inbox, efficiently triaging and responding to vendor and internal inquiries Process vendor invoices with precision and speed, ensuring complete documentation, accurate GL coding, and proper approvals Perform company credit card reconciliations, including receipt collection, expense coding, and uploading of supporting documents Execute three-way matching by aligning vendor invoices with purchase orders (POs) and receipts; research discrepancies and coordinate corrections with internal teams Communicate directly with vendors to obtain missing documentation, clarify discrepancies, and respond to payment-related inquiries Process payments via ACH and check, ensuring accuracy and adherence to company controls Support month-end close activities, including statement and account reconciliations when applicable Core Skills & Expertise Accounts Payable Invoice Processing & Invoicing Three-Way Matching Accounting & Reconciliations Microsoft Office (with strong Excel proficiency) Top Skills Needed Accounts Payable Invoice Processing Accounting Three-Way Matching Microsoft Office Additional Skills & Qualifications 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume or shared services environment preferred Strong hands-on experience with invoice processing, PO matching, and discrepancy resolution Proven experience processing ACH and check payments Experience reconciling company credit cards and maintaining supporting documentation Exceptional attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy Strong analytical, research, problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work professionally with vendors and internal stakeholders Working knowledge of accounting systems and AP software Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Memphis, TN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $25.00/hr. 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Memphis,TN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026. 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 double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email ... for other accommodation options.