Accounts Payable Clerk

Overview

We are hiring an Accounts Payable Clerk to work out of our Melrose Park, IL corporate office.

The Accounts Payable Clerk 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
• Audit and process credit card bills
• Organize and match returns paperwork
• Participate heavily in company s audit (year-end and otherwise)
• Perform data entry associated with accounts payable

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or Admin experience
• Ability to follow through on complex/technical projects requiring extensive research
• Excellent phone presence and professional communication skills; proven ability to remain composed and deliver high-quality customer service when faced with difficult issues and tight deadlines
• Previous exposure to SAP or a major ERP preferred
• Deeply analytical with a high attention to detail
• Experience in an industrial or warehouse industry
• 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.