Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist at Apex Financial Solutions. We're urgently seeking a meticulous professional to optimize our payment processes and vendor relationships. This critical role demands precision, financial acumen, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement in one of Chicago's leading financial firms.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end accounts payable processes including invoice verification, coding, and payment processing
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies with precision
- Oversee 3-way matching for purchase orders, receipts, and invoices
- Collaborate with procurement and finance teams to optimize payment cycles
- Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce errors
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX regulations
- Generate monthly AP reports and analyze key performance indicators
- Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of hands-on accounts payable experience
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite preferred)
- Proven track record of implementing process improvements
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Ability to meet tight deadlines in a high-volume environment
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills