Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in Chicago and make an immediate impact as an Accounts Payable Specialist! Apex Financial Group is seeking a detail-oriented professional to streamline our payment processes and vendor relationships. This full-time role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and career growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume accounts payable transactions including invoice verification, coding, and payment scheduling
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies within SLA timelines
- Optimize 3-way matching processes for PO, receipt, and invoice documentation
- Coordinate with procurement and accounting teams to resolve payment issues
- Ensure compliance with SOX controls and internal audit requirements
- Prepare month-end AP reconciliations and supporting documentation
- Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce processing time
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (or equivalent experience)
- 3+ years of high-volume accounts payable processing experience
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite)
- Expertise in Microsoft Excel with pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and SOX compliance requirements
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment