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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

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