Job Description
Urgent Opening: Accounts Payable Specialist Needed for Weekend Shift in Columbus, IL!
Join our dynamic finance team and become the backbone of our vendor payment operations. We're seeking a meticulous Accounts Payable Specialist to manage weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday) at our Columbus, Illinois headquarters. This is your chance to elevate your career in finance with a competitive salary, flexible schedule, and growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding company. If you're detail-oriented, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to make an immediate impact, apply now!
Responsibilities
- Process and verify high-volume vendor invoices with 99.9% accuracy
- Execute weekend AP cycle: payment runs, reconciliations, and documentation
- Resolve payment discrepancies and escalate complex vendor issues
- Maintain digital filing systems and audit trails for compliance
- Collaborate with global teams on cross-functional financial projects
- Optimize AP workflows to reduce processing time by 15%
- Support month-end closing activities and financial reporting
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on accounts payable experience
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite)
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros)
- Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
- Strong analytical skills with zero tolerance for errors
- Weekend shift availability (non-negotiable for this role)
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing or distribution preferred