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Accounts Payable Specialist

Our Company is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist who will process, track, and record invoices in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner. The Accounts Payable Specialist will have both a day-to-day and ongoing impact on financial transactions, keeping the company on track, on time, and on good terms with our valued partners/vendors. With excellent organizational skills, the primary responsibility of the Accounts Payable Specialist will be to assist the accounting team to ensure the proper and accurate entry and coding of accounting related transactions, invoices, and expense reports. The successful Accounts Payable Specialist will be directly responsible for performing data entry and related duties in disbursing non-payroll accounts payable to individuals, suppliers, corporations, and other entities. Additional responsibilities for the Accounts Payable Specialist include the following:

Responsibilities:

• Manages all daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly A/P reporting and processes in accordance with company policies and regulations
• Maintain a strong knowledge of the A/P software to include systems' functions, capabilities, and limitations
• Implement approved system changes and processes that increase efficiencies and accuracy
• Maintain & organize all A/P records, ensuring that all company records are kept current and complete
• Review invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
• Research and resolve billing issues with our vendors in a timely manner
• Assist with year-end audit
• Batch invoices, research, and provide documentation to support check runs and electronic payments
• Prepare ACH payments on a weekly basis
• Support month-end AP accruals and general ledger account reconciliations. You will assist in month-end closing processes.
• The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and have an ability to accurately track and record cash flow. This candidate should have experience in maintaining a database of financial information and be able to recognize and solve any problems that may arise.
• Track 1099s and create a report with related information at year end.

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skills:

• At least 5 years of Accounts Payable experience; manufacturing business a plus
• Automated ERP system knowledge and experience required, Microsoft NAV knowledge a plus
• Inventory Management: Material Receipt Research, PO vouching, Vendor Invoices & Credit Memos
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office and Excel
• Ability to adapt to and learn new software
• Ability to process a high volume of invoices timely and accurately on a daily basis
• Strong attention to detail; high degree of accuracy
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts
• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills are vital to the role
• Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
• Excellent organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines
• This candidate should have experience in maintaining a database of financial information and be able to recognize and solve any problems that may arise.
• The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and have an ability to accurately track and record cash flow.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60609 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60609: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person