Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a remote Accounts Payable Specialist and revolutionize how we manage vendor relationships and financial operations. This fully remote role offers the flexibility to excel from anywhere while contributing to Chicago's thriving business ecosystem. You'll be pivotal in optimizing our payment processes, reducing processing times by 30%, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Our collaborative culture values innovation and professional growth, with opportunities to cross-train in AP automation and financial analytics.
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume accounts payable transactions with 99% accuracy
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies within 48 hours
- Implement and maintain AP workflows in NetSuite ERP system
- Conduct 3-way matching for procurement transactions
- Analyze payment trends and recommend process improvements
- Collaborate with procurement on vendor payment terms optimization
- Prepare month-end AP reconciliation reports
Qualifications
- 5+ years of accounts payable experience in a corporate environment
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)
- ERP system expertise (NetSuite/SAP preferred)
- Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) designation
- Proven track record of reducing DPO by 15%+
- Experience with multi-state tax compliance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills