Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in Chicago as a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist! We're seeking a detail-oriented professional to optimize our payment processing workflows while ensuring compliance with financial regulations. This hybrid role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities within a leading financial services firm.
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume vendor invoices and expense reports with 99.9% accuracy
- Manage 3-way matching for PO-based transactions and resolve discrepancies
- Oversee A/P aging reports and coordinate with vendors for payment optimization
- Implement and maintain internal controls for payment authorization
- Collaborate with tax team for 1099 processing and compliance
- Leverage NetSuite ERP to streamline accounts payable operations
- Lead month-end closing activities related to vendor payments
Qualifications
- 5+ years of high-volume accounts payable experience
- Advanced proficiency in NetSuite or similar ERP systems
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or APICS certification preferred
- Expertise in 3-way matching and procurement-to-pay cycles
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
- Experience managing vendor disputes and payment terms negotiation