Accounts Payable Specialist

Description

To apply to this hybrid role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at ~~~

Let's get you into a job where you're not under compensated for your hard work. How about one where the company values your time? A high-end firm that was just rated one of the top places to work in Chicago just created a new Accounts Payable Specialist position. Which may seem pretty standard...until you get to the best part: The perks.

1) The pay rates are above what their top competitors pay their employees

2) They have higher bonus structures

3) There's work from home flexibility and prioritization for employee work/life balance.

4) The position is a fast-track career growth opportunity (as the company is expanding rapidly thru acquisitions)

5) And more...

Job Description

• Perform 3 way match for payment of Purchase Order invoices and process payment requests for non-Purchase Order expense invoices in an automated, high-volume, Workflow system.

• Review all invoices and identify taxable charges, assess proper Use Tax, if applicable Support documentation gathering for tax audits as needed.

• Prepare analysis of accounts/statements, reconcile payments, and ensure payments are up to date.

• Respond to vendor inquiries.

• Research invoice discrepancies and correspond directly with vendors and Distribution Center's to request necessary documentation.

• Complete steps to request new/modify existing Vendor Address Book records.

• Assist with sorting and distribution of daily incoming vendor invoices/mail.

• Ensure all required documentation is properly attached/saved to shared drive for retrieval.

• Assist in maintaining procedural documents (Standard Operating Procedures) for all job responsibilities.

• Participate in strategic projects/initiatives and team meetings/activities.

• Identify process improvements to the payables process.

• Assist team members within the Accounts Payable and the Shared Service Center Department in day-to-day activities.

• Other projects or duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills And Experience

• High School diploma or GED

• 1+years of business experience in a multi-million dollar, high-volume transaction financial-setting preferably in Accounts Payable.

• Must possess professional demeanor, outstanding customer service, and excellent verbal/written communication skills with ability to professionally interact with internal and external customers.

• Ability to understand, develop, and refine/improve processes.

• High degree of accuracy and proficiency in data entry and management.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

• Demonstrated problem solving skills.

• Must be able to handle multiple tasks/projects at one time.

• Must be able to meet deadlines and deal with pressures associated with those deadlines.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook) has knowledge of basic formulas and pivot tables.

• This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience working in a distribution/logistics/manufacturing environment.

• Experience with supporting the Check Distribution process.

• JD Edwards software experience.

• Knowledge of Tax.

• Concur Travel and Expense experience.

To apply to this role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at ~~~

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