Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team as a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist in Chicago! We're urgently seeking a detail-oriented professional to manage vendor payments, process invoices, and optimize payment cycles. This critical role ensures financial accuracy while building strong vendor relationships. Enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative work environment. Apply now to become an essential part of our financial operations!
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume accounts payable transactions with 100% accuracy
- Manage vendor relationships and resolve payment discrepancies promptly
- Reconcile AP sub-ledgers with general ledger accounts monthly
- Implement and maintain internal controls for AP processes
- Assist with month-end closing and financial reporting
- Train junior AP staff on best practices and systems
- Optimize payment cycles to maximize early payment discounts
Qualifications
- 5+ years of accounts payable experience in a corporate setting
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite)
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables, macros)
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- AP certification (CAPP or similar) preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required