Aston Carter is hiring: Accounting Officer (remote) in Fenton

Accounts Payable Specialist The Accounts Payable (A/P) Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring the timely and accurate processing of non-payroll accounts payable to individuals, suppliers, corporations, and other entities. This position requires interaction with suppliers and internal customers, including buyers, managers, and members of the finance group, to maintain seamless financial operations. Collaborate with the Accounts Payable Manager to maintain payment policies and enhance A/P performance skills. Compare invoices to freight accruals, reporting discrepancies and processing for payment. Verify and process invoices, ensuring they are charged to the correct accounts and cost centers. Investigate payment issues, adhering to company policies and procedures, and reconcile vendor statements. - Work closely with the Transportation team to process freight vouchers from the Transportation Management System into the ERP system. Ensure confidentiality and privacy of financial records related to the organization and its business partners. Apply payment policies to ensure timely A/P payments and earn cash discounts. Proficiency in accounts payable, invoicing, invoice processing, and purchase orders. Competency in Excel, including creating pivot tables and basic formulas. Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting preferred, or equivalent education and work experience. Demonstrated ability to manage accounting figures with accuracy and attention to detail. Proficiency in MS applications, including Excel, Access, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. The work environment offers a flexible schedule with a rotation of Monday to Thursday in the office and remote work on Fridays. The role involves working with cross-functional teams and external resources, and is a short-term assignment for approximately three months. This is a Contract position based out of Fenton, MO. 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) Application Deadline 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. Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. 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. Apply tot his job