Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist - Contract to Hire | Portland, OR Looking for a stable accounting role with growth potential and a great team culture? We're hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a tight-knit, supportive team in Portland. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with strong long-term potential and a company that truly values its employees. Why You'll Love This Opportunity + ✅ Contract-to-hire with long-term stability + ✅ Competitive pay: $23-$25/hour + ✅ Excellent benefits upon conversion (medical, 401k match, PTO & more) + ✅ Consistent schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM + ✅ Family-oriented culture with team events, potlucks, and outings + ✅ Company that invests in and appreciates employees What You'll Be Doing + Process and code invoices accurately in an ERP system + Manage vendor relationships via phone and email + Perform invoice matching and resolve discrepancies + Generate and process weekly payments + Review vendor statements and track missing invoices + Assist with AP close, reporting, and reconciliations + Support 1099 processing and vendor documentation + Partner closely with AR, credit, and collections teams + Help with filing, scanning, and maintaining organized records What We're Looking For + 1+ year of Accounts Payable experience + Experience with ERP systems + Basic understanding of general ledger & reconciliations + Strong attention to detail and accuracy + Confident communication and customer service skills + Comfortable working with vendors and internal teams Bonus Points If You Have + Strong Excel and data entry skills + Experience with invoice coding and 3-way matching + Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment + 10-key proficiency and solid business math skills Work Environment + 100% onsite in Portland (near Lloyd Center) + Collaborative, blue-collar office environment + Team-oriented culture with high employee loyalty + ERP system transition coming soon—great opportunity to gain new system experience Growth & Opportunity This role offers the chance to expand your accounting skillset, cross-train in AR functions, and grow within a company that values long-term development. We're moving quickly to fill this role. If you're detail-oriented, motivated, and ready to join a company where your work is valued—apply today! Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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 Portland,OR.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 25, 2026. 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. 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 (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) 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.