Accounts Payable Specialist Hinsdale, IL

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a high-volume invoice remediation effort for a wholesale distribution organization in Oak Brook, Illinois. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong full-cycle accounts payable expertise, excellent accuracy, and the ability to manage a fast-moving workload with limited supervision. The role focuses on resolving a growing invoice backlog, maintaining vendor data integrity, and ensuring payment records and supporting documentation are handled correctly across the AP function.

Responsibilities:

• Process a large volume of outstanding invoices each day while maintaining accuracy and meeting productivity expectations.

• Perform three-way matching by comparing invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documents to verify payment readiness.

• Investigate discrepancies, missing details, and unmatched transactions to support timely resolution of invoice issues.

• Enter and code invoice information accurately within the accounts payable system and maintain organized supporting records.

• Create, update, and preserve vendor master data to help ensure consistency and reliability across the system.

• Reconcile supplier statements, identify variances, and follow through on outstanding items to keep account balances accurate.

• Support accrual-related activities and provide documentation needed for audit and financial review requirements.

• Work closely with the Accounts Payable Manager and internal business partners to address payment questions and process exceptions.

• Contribute to backlog reduction efforts tied to updated software workflows and changing transaction volumes.

The salary range for this position is $25 to $35/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.