Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in Chicago and become the cornerstone of our accounts payable operations! We're seeking a meticulous Accounts Payable Specialist to streamline vendor payments, ensure financial compliance, and drive process excellence. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment in the heart of downtown Chicago. This immediate opening offers rapid career growth for detail-oriented professionals ready to make an impact.
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume vendor invoices accurately and efficiently within AP cycles
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve payment discrepancies promptly
- Manage 1099 vendor compliance documentation and reporting
- Collaborate with procurement teams to resolve invoice discrepancies
- Execute month-end closing activities and support financial audits
- Optimize AP workflows using SAP and Concur systems
- Develop vendor relationship strategies for payment term negotiations
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on accounts payable experience
- Advanced proficiency in SAP and Concur accounting systems
- Proven expertise in 3-way matching and invoice validation
- Strong analytical skills with attention to financial detail
- Associates degree in Accounting/Finance required; Bachelor's preferred
- CPA or CMA certification highly valued
- Experience with multi-state tax compliance and audits