Sr Accounts Payable Specialist

Crash Champions•Westmont, IL

1d•$26 - $29

About The Position

The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist manages complex transactions, reconciles accounts, and ensures compliance with company policies. The role resolves invoice discrepancies, supports month-end close, and collaborates with repair shops and vendors to ensure timely and accurate payments. It requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage high-volume workloads efficiently. The specialist processes transactions and performs accounting duties including account maintenance, recording entries, and reconciling statements. They partner with shops to resolve vendor issues, research and troubleshoot payment discrepancies, and support month-end financial close and reporting in coordination with the accounting team and leaders. The role requires ownership and accountability in researching and resolving issues quickly and accurately. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of 3–4 years of experience in accounts payable or a similar role.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze financial data.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
Ability to manage a high-volume workload efficiently and on time.
Ability to execute several tasks simultaneously.
Ability to demonstrate discretion and independent judgment when making decisions.
Energetic, mature, and positive approach; able to work independently as well as part of a large team.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Process transactions and perform accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries, and reconciling statements.
Resolve invoice discrepancies to ensure accurate postings to the correct general ledger and shop.
Partner with shops to resolve vendor issues and ensure payments are processed accurately and on time according to payment terms.
Reconcile statements, post invoices, create payment journals, schedule payments, import invoices, and explain remittance statements.
Use tools to research and troubleshoot inquiries and resolve payment discrepancies.
Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies and procedures.
Support month-end financial close and reporting, working directly with the accounting team and leaders.
Take ownership of assisting with, researching, and quickly and accurately resolving issues.
Perform other duties as assigned.