Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist Job Description The Accounts Payable Specialist supports the accounting function by researching and resolving invoice issues, analyzing payment terms, and ensuring accurate and timely processing of payments. This role focuses heavily on invoice research and escalations, uses advanced Excel tools to analyze data, and collaborates closely with both onshore and offshore teams to maintain efficient and accurate accounts payable operations. Responsibilities

- Research invoices to resolve discrepancies, issues, and escalations classified as high priority by the offshore team.
- Analyze invoices and related documentation to ensure accuracy, proper coding, and compliance with company policies.
- Use Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and pivot tables to research payment terms and support data analysis.
- Process payments accurately and on time, following established procedures and controls.
- Track invoices in the procurement system to ensure proper workflow, approval, and payment status visibility.
- Perform invoice processing and way match activities, including matching invoices to purchase orders and receipts.
- Conduct reconciliations related to accounts payable to identify and resolve variances or outstanding items.
- Prepare and support reporting activities related to accounts payable, invoice status, and payment performance.
- Collaborate with the accounting team and offshore team to address escalated invoices and improve processes.
- Maintain accurate records of invoices, payments, and reconciliations in accordance with accounting standards.

Essential Skills

- At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
- Hands-on experience with invoice processing and invoicing activities.
- Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, including purchase orders, coding, and way match.
- Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, and pivot tables.
- Experience performing reconciliations and research for escalated invoices.
- Ability to analyze invoices and payment terms and identify discrepancies.
- Familiarity with procurement systems and tracking invoices through the workflow.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial data.
- Ability to produce and interpret basic accounting and AP-related reports.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Experience working with offshore teams on high-priority or escalated invoice issues.
- Background in general accounting and reconciliation activities.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills related to accounts payable and invoice data.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-focused environment.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple invoices and tasks simultaneously.

Work Environment This role sits on the research team within the accounting function, which consists of approximately 25 onshore team members and an offshore team of about 30 people. The organization emphasizes a strong, supportive team culture and guiding principles, with a highly collaborative and engaging environment. Team engagement activities take place once a week, and breakfast is provided on Friday mornings. The position is based in a brand-new building that offers a meal plan option, free coffee throughout the facility, an on-site gym, access to an outside track around a lake, and covered parking. The work environment is professional, modern, and designed to support both productivity and employee well-being.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lewisville, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 Lewisville, TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lewisville,TX.

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.