Sr Accounts Payable Specialist

Crash Champions•Westmont, IL

About The Position

The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist manages complex accounts payable transactions, reconciles accounts, and ensures compliance with company policies. The role resolves invoice and payment discrepancies, supports month-end close and reporting, and works with shops, vendors, and the accounting team to ensure payments are accurate and timely. It requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage a high-volume workload efficiently. Crash Champions is a founder-led multi-shop operator of collision repair services, with more than 650 locations in 38 states. The company’s vision is grounded in a People First approach to delivering collision repair service.

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.
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, including account maintenance, recording entries, and reconciling statements.
Resolve invoice discrepancies and 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 in collaboration with the accounting team and leaders.
Take ownership of issues by assisting with research and resolving them quickly and accurately.
Perform other duties as assigned.