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Accounts Payable Specialist -Procure-to-Pay (Fully Onsite)
Cook County, IL 60611
6 months (extension or perm placement)
Shift:
- 9am- 5:30 pm Mon-Fri (30 min meal break)
Overview:
We’re seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join our Accounts Payable team in a high-volume environment. This role supports the full Procure-to-Pay process, performs complex reconciliations, and helps maintain strong financial controls. It’s a great fit for an analytical professional who enjoys solving discrepancies and improving processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the full Procure-to-Pay cycle, including invoice processing, PO matching, exception resolution, and supplier payments.
- Perform account, supplier statement, and subledger-to-GL reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies such as duplicate payments and pricing variances.
- Support ACH, wire, virtual card, and check payments, and research banking exceptions and returns.
- Monitor AP aging and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
- Maintain audit documentation and support internal controls over payments and disbursements.
- Partner with Procurement, Treasury, and business stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely payments.
- Analyze AP and payment data to identify trends, risks, and process improvement opportunities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 1–5 years of accounting, accounts payable, or financial operations experience
- Experience with account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
- Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines