Accounts Payable Clerk

Part Time Accounts Payable Clerk – West Chicago, Illinois

This position reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor and involves managing outgoing payments, verifying invoices, reconciling accounts, processing payments, and communicating with vendors to resolve discrepancies.

$26.88 - $30.92

• Review and validate vendor invoices for accuracy and completeness of all supporting documentation
• Confirm proper approval and correct coding on all submitted invoices
• Detect and escalate duplicate invoices, irregular transactions, or any discrepancies
• Match invoices against purchase orders and receiving documentation for verification
• Prepare EFT payment documentation using Adobe Acrobat
• Verify receipt of goods or services in alignment with purchase orders
• Address vendor inquiries and resolve billing discrepancies in a timely manner
• Work cross-functionally with operations, logistics, procurement, and finance teams to investigate and resolve invoice issues and ensure prompt processing
• Process freight invoices using SLS’s Vadis and Makor systems to extract and validate required data
• Provide support to the Accounting Department with additional administrative tasks as needed
• Assist with month-end close activities, including accruals, invoice cutoff reviews, and reconciliation preparation
• Perform other duties and participate in special projects as assigned

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Accounts Payable processing
• Experience working with large ERP systems, preference for Microsoft Dynamics Navision
• Familiarity with purchase order processes and invoice matching
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial data with discretion
• Experience in a high-volume invoice processing environment is preferred

• Meet established targets for invoice processing accuracy and turnaround time
• Support the timely execution of payment runs and month-end close processes
• Reduce aged and unresolved invoice discrepancies through proactive follow-up and issue resolution
• Adhere to company approval matrices, purchasing policies, and internal control standards
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives focused on standardization, automation, and increased efficiency
• Maintain thorough, accurate, and audit-ready documentation for all Accounts Payable transactions
• Provide responsive and high-quality service to vendors and internal stakeholders

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Competency in Adobe Acrobat
• High degree of detail, accuracy, and personal accountability
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with co-workers and vendors

Competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

SLS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. SLS does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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