Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in Chicago as an Accounts Payable Specialist! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage vendor payments, streamline invoice processing, and ensure financial accuracy. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities within a leading financial services firm. If you're passionate about financial operations and thrive in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume invoices accurately and efficiently using SAP system
- Conduct 3-way matching for purchase orders, receipts, and invoices
- Manage vendor communications and resolve payment discrepancies
- Reconcile AP sub-ledgers and prepare monthly reports
- Assist with month-end closing and audit preparations
- Optimize invoice workflows using automation tools
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX regulations
Qualifications
- 3+ years of accounts payable experience in a corporate setting
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
- SAP or equivalent ERP system expertise
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- AP or CIPS certification preferred