Accounts Payable Specialist

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We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support our Accounting team in our Melrose Park, IL office.

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for receiving, processing, and verifying invoices, tracking and recording purchase orders, maintaining accounts payable records, and processing payments.

• Accurately review, code, and process vendor invoices. Research vendor statements and discrepancies, teaming with personnel from Purchasing and Logistics regularly.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and participate in month end close
• Set up new vendors and maintain vendor accounts while staying in compliance with company policies and procedures. Address and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Process check requests and expense reports on a regular basis
• File paid and unpaid invoices and statements.
• Reconcile and pay credit card bills
• Organize and match returns paperwork.
• Participate heavily in company’s audit (year-end and otherwise)
• Other duties as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• At least 3 years of professional, related experience.
• Previous experience in manufacturing and industrial distribution preferred.
• Ability to follow through on complex/technical projects requiring extensive research.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Previous exposure to SAP or a major ERP preferred.
• Deeply analytical with a high attention to detail.
• Desire and ability to work in-office 100%.

• Competitive compensation
• The ability to become a part of an industry-leading dynamic team with a high focus on delivering results and continuous improvement
• 401(k) plan through Fidelity, with a generous company match; 100% vested immediately upon contributing and no waiting period to start participating
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off with the option to cash out unused PTO every year
• Possibility for telework days, depending on position, with flexible make-up time for exempt employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance plans, along with dental and vision benefits.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement; enhance your technical, specialized knowledge and gain new skills through promotions from within.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Administrative
• Industries:
  Warehousing and Storage and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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