Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Chicago Financial Services, a leading provider of comprehensive financial solutions for mid-market enterprises. We're seeking a meticulous Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to optimize our payment processing workflows and ensure financial accuracy in a fast-paced environment. This hybrid role offers competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work with industry-leading ERP systems.
Our downtown Chicago office boasts modern amenities and a collaborative culture focused on innovation and growth. Enjoy flexible work arrangements, health benefits, and retirement plans while making a tangible impact on our financial operations.
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume accounts payable transactions with 99.9% accuracy
- Manage vendor relationships and resolve payment discrepancies proactively
- Reconcile AP sub-ledgers with general ledger monthly
- Optimize invoice processing workflow using SAP and Oracle ERP systems
- Assist in month-end closing and financial reporting preparation
- Implement process improvements to reduce processing time by 15%
- Ensure compliance with SOX controls and internal audit requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
- 3+ years of high-volume accounts payable experience
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)
- SAP and Oracle ERP system certifications preferred
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Experience with 3-way matching and PO validation
- Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- CPA or CMA designation highly desirable