Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in Chicago and become an integral part of our accounts payable operations. We're seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to streamline vendor payments, ensure financial compliance, and optimize payment cycles. This immediate hire opportunity offers competitive compensation, career growth, and a collaborative work environment in downtown Chicago. If you're ready to accelerate your finance career, apply today!
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume vendor invoices and expense reports with 99% accuracy
- Reconcile AP sub-ledgers and resolve payment discrepancies within SLAs
- Coordinate with procurement and finance teams for payment processing
- Implement and maintain AP workflows using ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)
- Conduct 3-way matching for PO, receipt, and invoice documentation
- Assist in month-end closing and AP audit preparation
- Optimize payment terms and early payment discounts
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on accounts payable experience
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite)
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros)
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
- Experience with high-volume payment processing (1000+ invoices monthly)
- AP certification (APC, CAPP) preferred
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills