Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist in Jacksonville, Illinois. We're urgently seeking a detail-oriented professional to streamline vendor payments, optimize invoice processing, and ensure financial compliance. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and immediate start in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume accounts payable transactions with 99.5% accuracy
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve payment discrepancies
- Implement invoice processing workflows for 500+ monthly transactions
- Collaborate with procurement on vendor payment terms optimization
- Manage 1099 reporting and tax compliance documentation
- Lead month-end closing activities for AP subledger
- Train AP team on new accounting software implementations
Qualifications
- 5+ years of accounts payable experience in manufacturing/retail
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
- CPA or equivalent accounting certification preferred
- Experience with automated invoice processing systems
- Proven track record in reducing payment processing time by 30%
- Strong knowledge of sales tax regulations in Illinois
- Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills