Accounting Specialist (AP-Focused)

Job Title: Accounting Specialist (AP-Focused) Job Description We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounting Specialist with a focus on Accounts Payable for our client. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing accounts payable invoices, ensuring timely vendor payments, and maintaining accurate financial records. Responsibilities

- Process accounts payable invoices and ensure timely vendor payments.
- Review, code, and enter approximately 30-40 invoices per week.
- Generate and distribute customer invoices based on consultant billing activity.
- Convert consultant invoices into accurate customer-facing invoices.
- Post and reconcile bank transactions within QuickBooks.
- Perform monthly bank and account reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end close activities and maintain accurate financial records.
- Maintain and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
- Analyze accounting transactions and identify discrepancies or potential issues.
- Prepare and maintain Excel-based reports, tracking schedules, and invoices.
- Serve as the primary accounting resource for the organization.
- Partner with company leadership to recommend process improvements and accounting best practices.
- Ensure data accuracy and compliance with company policies.

Essential Skills

- 3+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or related experience.
- Strong experience with QuickBooks.
- Experience supporting both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs.
- Experience performing bank reconciliations and month-end accounting activities.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Sole accounting or full-cycle accounting experience.
- Process improvement and accounting procedure development.
- Experience handling accounting functions with limited administrative support.
- Experience in a small business environment.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or a similar field.

Work Environment The work environment features an open office layout concept. The position offers a typical 9-5 schedule with the potential for flexible or hybrid arrangements once trust is established. The company is a startup experiencing significant growth, providing a dynamic and evolving workplace.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Livonia, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Livonia, MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Livonia,MI.

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® Platinum Award 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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.