Accounts Payable Specialist (3+ yrs exp. req.)
Location: Arlington Heights, IL
Salary: $30 - $34/hour + Discretionary Bonus + Benefits
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k w/ match, Holidays, PTO
Job Type: Full-Time; On-Site
Typical Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Start Date: ASAP
Accounts Payable Specialist Description
Our client in the manufacturing industry is looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to add to their team in Arlington Heights, IL. In this role, you will handle the majority of day-to-day AP processing, including invoices, payment runs, vendor follow-up, deposits, and reporting. You will also assist with a small mix of accounting and office support responsibilities. Our client is looking for someone with at least three years of AP experience who is comfortable processing invoices, reconciling vendor accounts, and working with online bank portals. This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit, long-tenured team with consistent hours and employees who have built lasting careers with the company.
Accounts Payable Specialist Responsibilities
• Process supplier invoices and code expenses to the appropriate GL accounts
• Match invoices to packing slips and follow up on missing documentation
• Prepare weekly payment runs for approval and issue checks and EFT payments
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve routine vendor account issues
• Process daily deposits and support month-end reporting activities
• Handle employee expense reports and required payroll-related payments
• Support employee medical insurance enrollment and account changes
• Assist with customer billing and provide backup phone coverage as needed
• Maintain company accounts and complete additional office support tasks
Accounts Payable Specialist Qualifications
• 3+ years of accounts payable experience required
• Invoice processing and vendor statement reconciliation experience required
• Payment run and online bank portal experience required
• Proficiency with MS Excel and accounting/ERP software required