Job Description
Join our award-winning finance team in Chicago and become part of a dynamic organization committed to excellence! We're seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to manage our payment processes with precision and efficiency. This immediate hire position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and rapid career growth opportunities in Illinois' thriving financial sector.
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume vendor invoices and expense reports with 99.9% accuracy
- Manage payment cycles and optimize cash flow through strategic scheduling
- Reconcile AP sub-ledgers and resolve discrepancies within 24 hours
- Collaborate with procurement and finance teams on vendor relationship management
- Implement process improvements using ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)
- Prepare month-end closing schedules and audit documentation
- Lead AP-related special projects as assigned by Finance Director
Qualifications
- 3+ years of high-volume accounts payable experience
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/QuickBooks)
- Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) preferred
- Expert knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
- Proven ability to manage competing deadlines in fast-paced environments
- Exceptional problem-solving and negotiation skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience