Sr. Specialist, AP Accounting

OpenGov•Chicago, IL

34d•$50,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Sr. Specialist, AP Accounting is responsible for supporting day-to-day Accounts Payable operations for the company, including processing invoices, managing vendor records, auditing employee expense reports, and assisting in ownership of the accounts payable email inbox. Using excellent customer service skills, this individual will work directly with internal and external stakeholders to provide or request information and resolve AP-related issues.

Requirements

Prior experience with a multinational company is required
2-5 years of experience in an Accounts Payable-focused role
Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes and best practices
High level of attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
Ability to set priorities and meet department deadlines
Good communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

Software industry experience preferred
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a similar field is preferred

Responsibilities

Efficiently process a high volume of invoices across multiple subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines
Collaborate with internal teams to confirm approvals are properly documented and compliant with company policies and procedures
Act as the secondary reviewer and approver for employee expense reports, verifying proper documentation, accurate coding, and policy compliance
Review and approve purchase order (PO) requests to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies
Conduct detailed analysis of monthly vendor statements, proactively resolving discrepancies in collaboration with vendors
Manage and prioritize communications in the shared Accounts Payable inbox, extract vendor invoices for processing, and address inquiries regarding payments or credits
Maintain and update vendor records, ensuring all required supporting documentation is accurate and up to date