Accounts Payable Specialist - Melrose Park, IL

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

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Audit and process credit card bills.
• Organize and match returns paperwork.
• Participate heavily in company’s audit (year-end and otherwise).
• Other duties as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 3 years of professional, related experience.
• Previous experience in manufacturing and industrial distribution preferred.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Previous exposure to SAP preferred.
• High attention to detail.

• Competitive compensation.
• Become part of an industry leading dynamic team with a high focus on delivering results and continuous improvement.
• 401(k) plan 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.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance plans, along with dental and vision benefits.
• Opportunities for career development and advancement; specialize in specific areas or gain new skills in different departments.