Job Description
Join Chicago Financial Solutions as an Accounts Payable Specialist in our downtown headquarters. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage our invoice-to-payment cycle with immediate availability. This contract-to-hire role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to join a dynamic finance team in Chicago's thriving business district. Apply today to start your career growth journey with us!
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume accounts payable transactions accurately and efficiently
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies within 48 hours
- Manage 3-way matching for purchase orders, receipts, and invoices
- Coordinate with procurement and finance teams for payment approvals
- Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems for all AP documents
- Support month-end closing activities and AP reporting requirements
- Implement process improvements to enhance payment cycle efficiency
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on accounts payable experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables) and SAP/Oracle
- Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance required
- Strong attention to detail with zero tolerance for errors
- Ability to process 100+ invoices daily under tight deadlines
- Excellent communication skills for vendor negotiations
- AP certification (CAPP) preferred but not required