Accounting/Finance - Specialist, Accts Payable
About The Position
CJ Logistics is hiring a detail-oriented, tech-forward Accounts Payable Specialist to manage end-to-end disbursements and invoice processing. The role uses SAP, Auditoria.AI, and Coupa to support vendor interactions, invoice intake and matching, discrepancy resolution, and accurate financial records, combining accounting fundamentals with AI-driven automation to improve operational efficiency. This hybrid position is based in the Des Plaines, Illinois office, with regular onsite presence required four days per week or as otherwise directed by the company. The role operates in a professional, climate-controlled office environment that is typically quiet to moderate in noise level. It is largely sedentary and routinely uses standard office equipment. Work hours may vary by shift and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime based on business needs.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables.
- Detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree.
- Experience with SAP S/4HANA and Coupa.
Responsibilities
- Process high-volume vendor invoices, credit memos, and payment requests using SAP and Auditoria.AI.
- Oversee OCR intake and automated document ingestion through Auditoria; review and clear exceptions, extraction errors, and unassigned invoices.
- Perform two-way and three-way matching of purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoices; investigate quantity and price variances with the Procurement team.
- Code non-PO invoices to the appropriate commodity code and WBS/Cost Center.
- Manage automated vendor communication queues, including status inquiries and remittance lookups.
- Handle Tier 2 and escalated vendor inquiries about payment status, statement disputes, and invoice rejections.
- Perform monthly vendor statement reconciliations and resolve missing documents and credit balances.
- Prepare weekly payment runs for ACH, Virtual Card, and Check within SAP.
- Collect, review, and maintain vendor profiles, including Form W-9 and W-8BEN, and encourage greater ACH and Virtual Card acceptance to reduce reliance on checks.
- Perform other related job duties as assigned or required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement savings.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition assistance.
- Early access to earned wages.
- Opportunities for advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
