Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a chemicals manufacturing organization in Bensenville, Illinois. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who can manage high-volume payables activity with accuracy and consistency. The position supports core invoice processing, coding, and payment functions while helping maintain smooth approval workflows and reliable financial records.

Responsibilities:

- Process vendor invoices accurately and ensure supporting documentation is complete before entry and payment.

- Match invoices to purchase orders and receipts, resolving discrepancies with internal teams and suppliers as needed.

- Assign correct general ledger codes and maintain precise account allocations across payable transactions.

- Prepare and manage ACH payments and check runs in accordance with established payment schedules and controls.

- Review approval routing to confirm invoices move through the proper workflow and follow up on outstanding authorizations.

- Create and track debit memos, accrual-related entries, and other payable adjustments to support accurate month-end reporting.

- Maintain organized accounts payable records and respond promptly to vendor or internal inquiries regarding payment status.

- Use ERP tools, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 when applicable, to support daily accounts payable processing and reporting. Requirements

- At least 3 years of hands-on accounts payable experience in a detail-oriented business environment.

- Demonstrated ability to perform invoice matching, invoice coding, and account coding with a high level of accuracy.

- Experience handling debit memos, approvals workflows, and accrual-related payable activities.

- Working knowledge of ACH processing and check run administration.

- Familiarity with ERP systems; experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is strongly preferred.

- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

- Availability to work a Monday through Friday schedule.

Microsoft Dynamics 365

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