Accounts Payable Clerk

Oak Brook, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Accounting Specialist
Oak Brook IL (onsite)
6 Months Contract
M-F (8:00AM - 5:00PM)

Qualifications :

The Accounting Specialist (Accounts Payable) is responsible for managing high-volume invoice processing and ensuring accurate timely financial operations. This role serves as a key contributor to the finance team working cross-functionally with operations warehouse and billing teams to maintain efficient invoice workflows. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented highly organized and skilled in problem-solving within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Process high volumes of vendor invoices across categories including expense reports overhead dropship stock/warehouse and services billing
Manage purchase order (PO) processes including 2-way matching and receipt verification
Review and reconcile warehouse and services billing invoices in coordination with internal teams
Apply accurate general ledger (GL) coding for non-PO transactions
Review employee expense reports for accuracy completeness and policy compliance
Identify discrepancies and communicate with stakeholders to resolve issues
Ensure proper approvals are obtained for all invoices prior to payment processing
Maintain organized documentation to support audit readiness and compliance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve invoice and payment issues
Manage workload priorities and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment
Maintain organized records and ensure accurate tracking of all accounts payable activities

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of hands-on accounts payable experience
Strong knowledge of GL coding and account classification
Experience with 2-way PO matching processes
Experience reviewing and verifying expense reports
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. pivot tables VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP data reconciliation)
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent organizational time management and prioritization skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
Associates or Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Experience with ERP systems (e.g. Acumatica or similar platforms)
Ability to work on-site in a professional environment
Ability to perform standard physical job functions including occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs) and extended periods of sitting or standing

Additional Information :

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g. pivot tables VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP data reconciliation)
Ability to perform standard physical job functions including occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs) and extended periods of sitting or standing

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Contract

Accounting SpecialistOak Brook IL (onsite)6 Months ContractM-F (8:00AM - 5:00PM)Qualifications : The Accounting Specialist (Accounts Payable) is responsible for managing high-volume invoice processing and ensuring accurate timely financial operations. This role serves as a key contributor to the fi...