Job Description
We're urgently seeking a meticulous Accounts Payable Specialist to join our award-winning finance team in downtown Chicago. This high-impact role offers immediate career growth within a dynamic corporate environment. You'll streamline vendor payment processes, optimize financial workflows, and contribute directly to our organization's fiscal health while working with cutting-edge financial systems.
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume invoices and ensure timely vendor payments
- Conduct 3-way matching and resolve payment discrepancies
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate payment terms
- Reconcile AP sub-ledgers and GL accounts monthly
- Implement process improvements for AP efficiency
- Support month-end closing and financial reporting
- Collaborate with auditors during financial reviews
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in accounts payable management
- Expertise in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
- Advanced Excel skills with pivot tables and VLOOKUP
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proven experience in process optimization
- CPA or CMA certification preferred
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments