Senior AP Specialist

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist provides operational support to the Accounts Payable Manager by handling data entry, invoice verification, compliance tasks, discrepancy resolution, reporting, and serving as a backup for payment processing to ensure accurate and compliant financial operations.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree (AA) in a related field of study
• 2-3 years of relevant experience
• Invoice-to-pay cycle
• vendor relations
• month-end and 1099 reporting
• Background check

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts/Sciences (BA/BS) in a related field of study
• 3-5 years of relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Supports the Accounts Payable Manager in carrying out the daily operations of the Accounts Payable Department. Serves as a backup to the Accounts Payable Manager for payment processing
• Completes accurate data entry, verifies invoices and expense reports to ensure compliance with all regulatory and organizational requirements, troubleshoots system errors, and assists with system administration tasks
• Partners with stakeholders to research and resolve discrepancies and exceptions to ensure accurate and complete accounting records, consulting with his/her supervisory chain as needed
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge on compliance requirements and handles a wide array of administrative tasks to ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and organization/programmatic requirements. Prepares routine and ad-hoc reports as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree