Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist – Contract

Location: Chicago, IL (100% Onsite)

Job Type: Contract | 4–6 Months

Pay Rate: $27–$32/hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00/8:30 AM–5:00 PM

About the Opportunity

North Bridge Staffing Group is partnering with a leading global financial services firm to hire an Accounts Payable Specialist for a 4–6 month contract opportunity in Chicago.

This individual will join an established global accounting team and support high-volume accounts payable operations during a major ERP system transition. The ideal candidate has experience processing complex invoices across multiple currencies, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and manage high-volume accounts payable transactions across global operations.
• Review and process invoices in multiple foreign currencies, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Support day-to-day AP operations during a transition from Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) to Oracle.
• Assist with invoice processing and reconciliation activities across existing and new ERP systems.
• Collaborate with accounting team members to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely processing.
• Maintain accurate vendor records, invoice documentation, and payment information.
• Assist with additional accounts payable projects and process improvements as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounts payable experience, preferably within a global or multinational organization.
• Experience processing invoices in foreign currencies is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a high-volume AP environment with complex transactions.
• Familiarity with ERP or accounting systems; experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP or Oracle is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Comfortable working independently in a deadline-driven, high-performance environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Financial services industry experience is a plus.

Additional Details

• Fully onsite in downtown Chicago, Monday through Friday.
• Contract assignment anticipated to last 4–6 months.
• Opportunity to gain exposure to a major ERP implementation within a global financial services organization.
• Collaborative, experienced accounting team with a strong emphasis on accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.