Accounts Payable Specialist

Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Oak Brook, Illinois. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring accurate and efficient processing of financial transactions while maintaining compliance with organizational policies. This position provides an excellent opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance accounts payable operations.

Responsibilities:

- Process vendor invoices with accuracy and ensure timely data entry into the system.

- Perform account coding and invoice coding to maintain precise financial records.

- Handle payment processes, including Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions and check runs.

- Audit legacy accounts payable items and reconcile outstanding issues.

- Identify and correct duplicate or inaccurate entries within financial data.

- Maintain vendor records by verifying and updating information to ensure accuracy.

- Collaborate with IT and finance teams to address workflow discrepancies and support system integrations.

- Implement best practices for ongoing vendor and invoice management.

- Troubleshoot and resolve accounts payable-related issues to minimize disruptions.

The hourly pay range for this position is $24 to $30/hour. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

Requirements - Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounts payable or related financial roles.

- Proficiency in processing invoices and managing vendor records.

- Strong knowledge of account coding and invoice coding.

- Familiarity with Automated Clearing House (ACH) transactions and check runs.

- Experience working with Oracle or similar financial systems.

- Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies within financial data.

- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

- Strong communication and collaboration abilities for cross-functional teamwork.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit  for more information.

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