What are the responsibilities and job description for the AP ASSOCIATE position at Aston Carter?
Job Title : AP AssociateJob Description
The Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist plays a crucial role in the timely and accurate processing of payables and related compliance. This position involves processing vendor invoices, handling cash disbursements, maintaining the companywide vendor database, and providing coverage during team member absences. The AP Specialist reports to the Controller and works closely with accounting staff, customer service representatives, branch managers, and outside vendors. Responsibilities include identifying and recommending improvements in AP processing.
Hard Skills
- Timely processing of vendor invoices and credits with cost allocations
- Conducting twice-weekly check / ACH payment runs
- Identifying problems and recommending improvements in AP processing
- Reviewing vendor statements to ensure invoice posting accuracy
- Downloading and sorting daily electronic invoices and physical mail
- Handling customer invoicing on fulfilled orders
- Updating and maintaining the vendor database
- Reconciling and distributing company credit card charges
- Providing coverage during accounting team member absences
Soft Skills
Job Type
This is a permanent position.
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.
Work Environment
Corporate headquarters in Annapolis Junction. It is a cubicle environment that manages sites up and down the East Coast.
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.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through :
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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com ( astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.
