Accounts Payable Specialist

Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a healthcare organization in Elmhurst, Illinois. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong invoice processing expertise, sound judgment, and a consistent focus on accuracy in a busy accounting environment. The person in this role will help ensure vendor payments are completed correctly and on schedule while working closely with internal teams to address discrepancies and support compliance.

Responsibilities:

- Review and enter vendor invoices with accurate general ledger assignment, correct transaction dates, and appropriate approval validation before payment processing.

- Manage payment activity through ACH, check runs, and other approved methods to help ensure obligations are paid within established terms.

- Communicate with vendors in a timely and detail-focused manner to resolve billing questions, clarify account issues, and maintain productive business relationships.

- Monitor high-priority supplier accounts and outstanding items to reduce delays and support consistent payment performance.

- Reconcile accounts payable records, document transactions properly, and assist with audit preparation by organizing supporting financial materials.

- Support monthly review of corporate card activity by confirming expense details and verifying proper coding to the correct accounts.

- Work with internal departments and external partners to investigate invoice discrepancies, payment exceptions, and other complex accounts payable concerns.

- Help maintain efficient accounts payable practices by identifying workflow gaps, documenting procedures, and recommending process improvements.

- Oversee shared accounts payable inbox activity to ensure requests, approvals, and payment-related follow-up are handled promptly.

The salary range for this position is $23 to $30/hour, plus bonus. Benefits are available including medical, vision, and dental, and life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays.

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Requirements - At least 5 years of experience in accounts payable or closely related accounting work.

- Practical knowledge of invoice processing, account coding, payment cycles, and vendor account administration.

- Experience handling ACH transactions, check runs, accrual-related activity, and account reconciliations.

- Familiarity with accounting systems and ERP platforms;
Net Suite experience is strongly preferred.

- Strong Microsoft Excel skills along with proficiency in other standard Microsoft Office applications.

- High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail when managing financial data.

- Clear written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company's 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays.

The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at

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