Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Global Finance Corp, a leading financial services firm in downtown Chicago. We're seeking a meticulous Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to optimize our payment processes and vendor relationships. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment in our state-of-the-art Loop headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end accounts payable processing for 500+ vendors
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies within SLAs
- Optimize payment cycles to maximize cash flow efficiency
- Lead month-end closing activities and AP reconciliations
- Implement process improvements using ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)
- Collaborate with auditors during quarterly/annual reviews
- Mentor junior AP team members on best practices
Qualifications
- 5+ years of high-volume accounts payable experience
- Expertise in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite)
- Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables and VLOOKUP
- CPA or CMA certification preferred
- Experience with multi-state tax compliance
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Proven vendor management and negotiation abilities