Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Chicago Financial Group, a leading financial services firm in the heart of downtown Chicago. We're seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to streamline vendor payments, ensure compliance, and optimize financial operations. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative environment where your expertise drives our success.
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume accounts payable transactions with 99.9% accuracy
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies proactively
- Manage 3-way matching for purchase orders, receipts, and invoices
- Coordinate with procurement and finance teams for payment optimizations
- Implement process improvements using ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)
- Ensure compliance with SOX controls and internal audit requirements
- Mentor junior AP team members on best practices
Qualifications
- 5+ years of high-volume accounts payable experience
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite)
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, macros)
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- AP certification (CAPP or similar) preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required
- Experience with EDI and electronic payment processing
- Proven track record of process improvement initiatives