Accounts Payable Reporting & Optimization Specialist

Job Title: Accounts Payable Reporting & Optimization Specialist Job Description We are seeking a consultant with strong Accounts Payable (AP) and SAP experience to help streamline and enhance our AP reporting and tracking processes. This role will focus on identifying gaps, implementing best practices, and building a robust tracking system to improve visibility and efficiency. Responsibilities • Assess current AP processes, including vendor payment tracking, approval workflows, and reporting. • Identify gaps and recommend best practices for process improvement. • Design and implement a comprehensive Excel-based tracker to monitor items in the queue, approvals sent and pending, and vendor payment status. • Develop and maintain weekly reports for leadership to provide a strategic view of AP activities. • Integrate data from existing spreadsheets and SAP records for accurate and timely reporting. • Establish a clear logging and tracking system to replace manual processes. • Provide insights on team performance and resource gaps through reporting and analysis. Essential Skills • Advanced experience in Excel, including pivot tables. • Experience in Accounts Payable (AP). • Strong analytical skills with a project-based mindset. • Ability to analyze workflows and implement process improvements. Additional Skills & Qualifications • SAP experience is highly preferred. Work Environment This position is 100% remote, operating on East Coast hours, with a 37.5-hour work week. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Baltimore, MD. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/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 remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 17, 2025. 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 [email protected] for other accommodation options. Apply tot his job