Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as an Accounts Payable Specialist in Chicago! We're seeking detail-oriented professionals to manage vendor payments, process invoices, and ensure financial accuracy. Enjoy weekly paychecks, competitive benefits, and a collaborative environment at our downtown headquarters. Perfect opportunity to advance your career in finance with a company that values growth and work-life balance.
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume vendor invoices and ensure timely payments
- Reconcile purchase orders, receipts, and invoices to resolve discrepancies
- Maintain accurate financial records in ERP systems
- Collaborate with procurement and accounting teams on payment terms
- Conduct month-end closing tasks for AP ledger reconciliation
- Support audits by providing documentation and transaction records
- Optimize invoice processing workflows to reduce cycle times
Qualifications
- 3+ years of accounts payable experience in a corporate setting
- Proficiency with QuickBooks, SAP, or similar accounting software
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
- Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance required
- Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Excellent communication skills for vendor negotiations
- Ability to manage competing deadlines in fast-paced environments
- Experience with weekly payroll processing preferred