Senior Accounts Payable Specialist
Mondi AG•Romeoville, IL
About The Position
The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist (U.S./Centralized) is responsible for the accurate, timely, and standardized execution of accounts payable activities across U.S. operations, with an initial focus on raw material procurement. This role supports financial control, working capital optimization, and consistency in AP processes across multiple manufacturing sites, while helping build a centralized AP structure.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or operational finance (manufacturing preferred)
- Strong understanding of three-way matching processes
- Experience working with ERP systems; SAP preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, procurement, and finance teams
- High attention to detail and accountability for accuracy
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end AP processing for raw material purchases across all U.S. sites
- Ensure accurate three-way matching (purchase order, goods receipt, invoice)
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to quantity, pricing, or receipt issues
- Maintain integrity of GR/IR balances and ensure timely clearing of open items
- Process invoices in a timely manner to meet vendor terms and capture discounts
- Partner with receiving teams to ensure goods receipt documentation is complete and accessible
- Coordinate with Procurement on purchase order accuracy and vendor-related issues
- Collaborate with Site Finance on postings, accrals, and issue resolution
- Engage with vendors to resolve invoicing discrepancies
- Establish and enforce standardized AP processes across all sites
- Ensure consistent documentation practices to support audit readiness and compliance
- Improve visibility and traceability of transactions through proper system usage
- Identify and eliminate inefficiencies in invoice processing and discrepancy resolution
- Support implementation of a centralized AP model, beginning with raw materials
- Evaluate performance and recommend expansion into additional spend categories
- Drive continuous improvement to reduce manual effort and increase efficiency
- Promote consistent ways of working across all sites
Benefits
- Base salary range of $55K – $70K, with variable bonus
- Opportunities for professional growth and cross-functional collaboration
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
