Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team in downtown Chicago! We're urgently seeking a meticulous Accounts Payable Specialist to streamline vendor payments, reconcile accounts, and ensure financial compliance. This is a high-impact role offering growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment. Perfect detail-oriented professionals ready to make immediate contributions.
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume invoices and vendor payments within 2-day SLA
- Reconcile AP sub-ledgers and resolve discrepancies
- Manage employee expense reports with 24-hour turnaround
- Collaborate with procurement on 3-way matching
- Implement process improvements to reduce processing time by 15%
- Prepare month-end closing schedules and audit documentation
- Train junior staff on AP protocols
Qualifications
- 3+ years AP experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)
- Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables)
- QuickBooks or similar accounting software proficiency
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- CPA or CMA certification preferred
- Ability to thrive in deadline-driven environments