Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Fort Collins, CO | Hybrid Schedule | Contract-to-Hire

Join a Global Industry Leader and Build Your Accounting Career

Looking for an opportunity with a company that invests in its people, offers exceptional benefits, and provides long-term career growth? We're seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a collaborative Shared Services team supporting a globally recognized manufacturing organization. This is an excellent opportunity for accounting professionals who enjoy high-volume invoice processing, problem-solving, and working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy truly matters. After training, you'll enjoy a hybrid schedule with work-from-home flexibility , competitive compensation, and a clear pathway to permanent employment with an industry-leading benefits package.

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Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Hybrid schedule with work-from-home flexibility after training Join a collaborative Shared Services team of accounting professionals Work for a stable, growing global manufacturing organization Opportunity for long-term career growth and permanent placement Exposure to SAP and enterprise-level accounting processes Competitive compensation and outstanding benefits upon conversion Supportive leadership and team-oriented culture

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What You'll Be Doing

As an Accounts Payable Specialist , you'll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier payments while supporting internal stakeholders and vendors.

Key Responsibilities

- Process high-volume accounts payable invoices with accuracy and attention to detail
- Review and validate invoice information, ensuring dates, amounts, purchase orders, and documentation are correct
- Perform 3-way matching between invoices, purchase orders, and receiving records
- Enter and maintain invoice data within enterprise systems including OpenText and SAP
- Process supplier payments through checks, ACH transactions, and wire transfers
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies
- Communicate with vendors regarding payment updates and account issues
- Respond to inquiries from internal teams including buyers, managers, and business partners
- Support continuous improvement of AP processes and transaction accuracy

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What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or general accounting
- Experience processing and validating invoices
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume environment processing approximately 500 invoices per week
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities

Preferred Qualifications

- SAP experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
- Experience performing 3-way matching
- Experience working within ERP systems

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Work Environment

- Hybrid schedule after training
- Approximately 3 months of onsite training and onboarding
- Tuesday and Wednesday required onsite once hybrid schedule begins
- Collaborative Shared Services Center environment
- Team of approximately 15 accounting professionals supporting AP and AR functions

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Compensation

$22.00 - $27.00 per hour Contract-to-Hire opportunity with strong potential for permanent employment.

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Outstanding Benefits Upon Conversion

Employees who transition to permanent status gain access to an exceptional benefits package, including:

- Annual cash bonus opportunity
- 9.5% retirement benefit contribution
- Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays
- Generous PTO and sick time
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Mental health and Employee Assistance Program benefits
- Life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee referral bonuses
- Optional supplemental insurance programs
- Home and auto insurance discounts
- Legal assistance programs

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Who Will Be Successful Here?

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, thrives in a structured environment, and takes pride in accuracy. If you're detail-oriented, comfortable managing a high volume of transactions, and looking for a company that offers stability, growth, and exceptional employee benefits, we'd love to connect with you. Apply today to bring your accounting expertise to an organization that values development, flexibility, and long-term career success.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Collins, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/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 to Hire position based out of Fort Collins, CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Fort Collins,CO.

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.