Job Description
Are you an analytical thinker with a passion for financial precision?
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our growing finance team at Apex Financial Solutions. Based in the heart of Chicago, this is a full-time opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring our organization's financial health and vendor relationships. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for numbers, we want to hear from you.
In this role, you will manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, from invoice receipt to payment execution, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies. You will be the gatekeeper of our expenditures and a key contributor to our monthly close.
Responsibilities
- Invoice Processing: Accurately review, code, and process invoices in our ERP system (SAP/Oracle) within established deadlines.
- Vendor Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors regarding billing inquiries, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining accurate vendor master data.
- Reconciliation: Perform monthly reconciliation of AP sub-ledgers and credit card statements to ensure balances are correct.
- Month-End Close: Assist the Finance Manager in preparing necessary schedules and reports for the monthly closing process.
- Policy Compliance: Ensure all payments comply with internal controls, tax regulations, and company policies.
- Reporting: Generate and analyze AP aging reports to identify outstanding balances and recommend payment strategies.
Qualifications
- Experience: 3+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or General Ledger accounting.
- Education: Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) is highly desirable.
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to detect errors and discrepancies.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with internal teams and external vendors.
- Organization: Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines in a high-volume environment.