Unknown Company

Accounts Payable Specialist

chicago, il • Posted 1 weeks ago
Onsite Full Time Recruitment

Accountant – Accounts Payable


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Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

About the Role

We are seeking an analytical, detail-oriented Accountant to support Accounts Payable operations in a high-volume environment. This temp-to-perm opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys investigating discrepancies, managing complex reconciliations, and improving financial processes.

The role supports supplier payments, banking transactions, financial controls, and month-end close activities. Advanced Excel skills are required; ERP experience is preferred.


Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Procure-to-Pay

  • Support the Procure-to-Pay lifecycle, including invoice processing, purchase order matching, supplier payments, exception resolution, and payment execution.
  • Review and reconcile invoices, payment transactions, and supplier statements.
  • Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, duplicate payments, pricing variances, and unmatched transactions.
  • Partner with Procurement, Supplier Management, Treasury, and internal stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate payments.
  • Monitor AP aging and outstanding liabilities to support month-end close.

Reconciliations & Financial Controls

  • Perform account, supplier statement, and AP subledger-to-general ledger reconciliations.
  • Research and resolve reconciling items to support accurate financial reporting.
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities.
  • Maintain documentation for audit and compliance requirements.
  • Assist in monitoring internal controls related to invoice processing, payment approvals, and disbursements.

Banking & Payment Operations

  • Support ACH, wire, virtual card, and check payment processes.
  • Research banking exceptions, payment returns, and other payment-related issues.
  • Assist with bank reconciliations and payment file validation.
  • Collaborate with Treasury and banking partners to resolve payment issues.
  • Follow fraud prevention procedures and payment controls.

Analysis & Process Improvement

  • Analyze AP, payment, and reconciliation data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
  • Use Excel and ERP reporting tools to improve efficiency and financial accuracy.
  • Participate in automation, continuous improvement, and finance transformation initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain process documentation and standard operating procedures.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 1–5+ years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, or financial operations.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
  • Experience performing account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis functions.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting Procure-to-Pay processes within a large organization.
  • Experience with PeopleSoft, Oracle, SAP, Workday, or a similar ERP platform.
  • Experience with banking operations, ACH payments, wire transfers, and payment controls.
  • Knowledge of supplier statement reconciliations and AP subledger accounting.
  • Healthcare or large corporate finance experience.

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Accounts Payable Specialist in chicago at Unknown Company

Typical pay
$43,680–$67,500

For context, most bookkeepers earn between $43,680–$67,500 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.

This position is listed as full time and onsite.

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