Accounts Payable Specialist

Aston Carter•Franklin Park, IL

6d•$25 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to manage high-volume AP processing, handling between 100 to 150 invoices daily. This role involves researching and reconciling discrepancies, updating purchase orders to match invoices, and adapting to various tasks as needed in a dynamic environment. This is a Contract position based out of Schiller Park, IL. The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/hr.

Requirements

Experience with Oracle or any large ERP system.
Proficiency in Excel, including data entry, creating spreadsheets, and using VLOOKUP.
Strong customer service orientation and professional communication skills.
Experience with three-way matching, purchase orders, and accounts receivable.

Nice To Haves

2+ years of accounts payable experience is preferred.
Minimum of a High School degree or equivalent experience; accounting classes are preferred.
Excellent customer service and telephone skills.
Experience with accounts payable systems and Excel is preferred.
Professional communication skills at all levels.
Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.
Self-motivated with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Canada team to assist with training and onboarding.
Support the backlog of invoices by processing and prioritizing the invoice queue.
Reach out to business partners to resolve issues such as missing or invalid purchase orders or receipts.
Troubleshoot system issues and support resolution with our third-party AP automation provider.
Manage inbound inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
Work with a sense of urgency in an ambiguous operating environment.
Perform other duties as required.