Accounts Payable Specialist

Global Water Technology • Thornton Township, IL

36d • $50,000 - $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist position is a key position that maintains strong supplier and internal colleague relations through the timely and accurate management of GWT’s supplier and business expenses. Attention to detail and commitment to internal standard operating procedures allows the Accounts Payable Specialist to contribute to the integrity of the company’s financials by maintaining accurate payable records.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of direct experience with Accounts Payable or general accounting responsibilities
• 2 years of direct experience with accounting software/ERP systems
• High school diploma (minimum); associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field is preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Attention to detail and an obsession with accuracy with an ability to handle a high volume of vendor invoices (300-500 per week) and vendor payments
• A professional and positive team-player mindset
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient in computer use with a solid understanding of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel
• Successful completion of a background check and drug screening
• Ability to work Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week during regular business hours

Responsibilities

• Verify vendor invoice accuracy through 3-way matching with purchase orders and receiving transactions prior to ERP system vouchering.
• Route and obtain business leader review and approvals for non-PO vendor invoices.
• Voucher approved vendor invoices into Company ERP system.
• Accurately record variance and expense entries to GL accounts and cost centers.
• Proactively monitor for supplier discount opportunities.
• Prepare multiple weekly disbursements including summary documents for management review and approval and submission of payment transactions.
• Distribute payment remittance advice documents to vendors.
• Conduct regular supplier statement reconciliations to confirm proper vendor invoicing, vendor credits and application of payments.
• Address and respond to supplier inquiries via phone and/or email.
• Help organize and maintain GWT’s document sharing system and ensure adherence to document retention and confidentiality policies.
• Work alongside colleagues in Business Operations to provide vendor account status.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive group health care benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Access to industry-leading training, leadership development, and mentoring programs designed to foster long-term career success.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing, nationally recognized organization in the water treatment and safety industry—an essential, recession-resilient, and pandemic-resilient field.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree