Accounts Payable Specialist
Aston Carter, Allentown, PA, United States
Accounts Payable Specialist
The Accounts Payable Specialist processes a high volume of invoices each day, ensures accurate three-way matching with purchase orders, and supports the broader accounting team with vendor management and month-end close activities. This role suits detail-oriented professionals and recent accounting graduates who are eager to build their careers in a dynamic, fast-paced finance environment using large ERP systems and Excel.
Responsibilities
Process approximately 50100 invoices per day with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.
Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receipts to ensure proper authorization and coding.
Maintain and update vendor records, ensuring all information is accurate, complete, and current.
Work closely with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, payment questions, and other accounts payable issues.
Prepare and cut checks for vendor payments in accordance with established payment terms and schedules.
Collaborate with the accounting team to support month-end close activities related to accounts payable.
Use Excel spreadsheets to track, analyze, and reconcile accounts payable data.
Operate within a large ERP system to enter, review, and manage accounts payable transactions.
Follow established accounting policies and procedures to maintain compliance and strong internal controls.
Identify and escalate any unusual or complex accounts payable issues to the appropriate team members.
Essential Skills
2+ years of experience processing over 50 invoices per day in an accounts payable role.
2+ years of experience performing three-way match between invoices, purchase orders, and receipts.
2+ years of experience in vendor maintenance, including setting up and updating vendor records.
Proficiency working within spreadsheets in Excel for data entry, tracking, and basic analysis.
Experience using a large ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, SAGE, Infor, or NetSuite.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing high volumes of transactions.
Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Clear and professional communication skills when working with vendors and internal teams.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Open to recent accounting graduates who demonstrate strong aptitude and interest in accounts payable.
Experience with Epicor is a plus.
Ability to create and use pivot tables and VLOOKUPs in Excel is preferred.
Strong problem-solving skills to research and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
Willingness to learn new systems and processes and adapt to evolving business needs.
Work Environment
This is an onsite position in a professional office setting within the accounting and finance team. You will work with large ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, SAGE, Infor, or NetSuite and rely heavily on Excel for daily tasks. The environment supports learning and growth, making it suitable for both experienced accounts payable professionals and recent accounting graduates. The organization offers attractive benefits, including strong health benefits with fully paid deductibles for dependents, tuition reimbursement to support continued education, and an annual merit increase that typically ranges from 57%, reflecting performance and contribution.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Allentown, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. 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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Allentown, PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 10, 2026.
The Accounts Payable Specialist processes a high volume of invoices each day, ensures accurate three-way matching with purchase orders, and supports the broader accounting team with vendor management and month-end close activities. This role suits detail-oriented professionals and recent accounting graduates who are eager to build their careers in a dynamic, fast-paced finance environment using large ERP systems and Excel.
Responsibilities
Process approximately 50100 invoices per day with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.
Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receipts to ensure proper authorization and coding.
Maintain and update vendor records, ensuring all information is accurate, complete, and current.
Work closely with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, payment questions, and other accounts payable issues.
Prepare and cut checks for vendor payments in accordance with established payment terms and schedules.
Collaborate with the accounting team to support month-end close activities related to accounts payable.
Use Excel spreadsheets to track, analyze, and reconcile accounts payable data.
Operate within a large ERP system to enter, review, and manage accounts payable transactions.
Follow established accounting policies and procedures to maintain compliance and strong internal controls.
Identify and escalate any unusual or complex accounts payable issues to the appropriate team members.
Essential Skills
2+ years of experience processing over 50 invoices per day in an accounts payable role.
2+ years of experience performing three-way match between invoices, purchase orders, and receipts.
2+ years of experience in vendor maintenance, including setting up and updating vendor records.
Proficiency working within spreadsheets in Excel for data entry, tracking, and basic analysis.
Experience using a large ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, SAGE, Infor, or NetSuite.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing high volumes of transactions.
Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Clear and professional communication skills when working with vendors and internal teams.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Open to recent accounting graduates who demonstrate strong aptitude and interest in accounts payable.
Experience with Epicor is a plus.
Ability to create and use pivot tables and VLOOKUPs in Excel is preferred.
Strong problem-solving skills to research and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
Willingness to learn new systems and processes and adapt to evolving business needs.
Work Environment
This is an onsite position in a professional office setting within the accounting and finance team. You will work with large ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, SAGE, Infor, or NetSuite and rely heavily on Excel for daily tasks. The environment supports learning and growth, making it suitable for both experienced accounts payable professionals and recent accounting graduates. The organization offers attractive benefits, including strong health benefits with fully paid deductibles for dependents, tuition reimbursement to support continued education, and an annual merit increase that typically ranges from 57%, reflecting performance and contribution.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Allentown, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. 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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Allentown, PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 10, 2026.