Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist in Chicago! We're urgently seeking a detail-oriented professional to optimize our payment processes, ensure vendor compliance, and drive financial accuracy. This full-time role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities in a fast-paced corporate environment. If you excel in high-volume AP operations and thrive in deadline-driven settings, apply today to become part of our award-winning finance department!
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end accounts payable processes for 500+ vendors
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies within SLAs
- Process high-volume payments via ACH, wire, and checks
- Implement and maintain AP controls for SOX compliance
- Collaborate with procurement on vendor contracts and terms
- Lead month-end closing activities for AP sub-ledger
- Train junior staff on AP workflows and systems
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance required
- 5+ years of high-volume AP experience in corporate setting
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)
- SAP or Oracle ERP system certification preferred
- Proven track record in process improvement initiatives
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing deadlines in fast-paced environment