Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in Chicago as an Accounts Payable Specialist! We're urgently seeking detail-oriented professionals to streamline vendor payments, optimize invoice processing, and ensure financial compliance. This high-impact role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and rapid career growth in a collaborative environment. Apply now to secure your position in our expanding finance department!
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume invoices and vendor payments within 3-day SLA
- Reconcile statements and resolve payment discrepancies proactively
- Collaborate with procurement on vendor contract terms and payment schedules
- Implement process improvements using ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)
- Ensure compliance with SOX controls and internal audit requirements
- Manage 1099 vendor onboarding and tax documentation
- Prepare month-end closing reports and AP aging analysis
Qualifications
- 3+ years of high-volume AP experience in corporate finance
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite)
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros)
- Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAP) preferred
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
- Experience with multi-state tax compliance
- Ability to meet tight deadlines in fast-paced environment