Accounts payable specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

• Manufacturing Company
• Days, Mon-Fri (6:30am - 3:30 pm) Flexible hours
• $40,000 - $50,000
• Chicago, IL 60624

About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of accounts payable, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced accounting environment. Reports to Corporate Controller.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy and proper approvals.
• Process weekly check runs and manage electronic payments, including wire and ACH transactions.
• Enter invoices, payments, and maintenance purchase orders into the ERP system.
• Maintain vendor records and resolve vendor inquiries or discrepancies promptly.
• Reconcile credit card and Amazon accounts monthly.
• Prepare administrative and sales expense reports for processing.
• Assist in preparing cash management reports and month-end account analyses.
• Support internal and external audits and prepare annual 1099 filings.
• Manage petty cash, filing, and documentation storage.
• Perform other accounting-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Strong problem-solving skills; able to analyze information and resolve issues efficiently.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrates accuracy and quality in all work; open to feedback for continuous improvement.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment and adapting to changes.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to following company policies and procedures.

How To Apply

• Contact: Mike Coleman
• 773-747-7676 [email protected]
• If you would like to find out more, simply click apply.

This position is commutable from: Oak Park, Forest Park, Cicero, Berwyn, Maywood, Elmwood Park, La Grange, Westchester, Brookfield, Skokie, Evanston, Lincolnwood, Oak Lawn, Bridgeview, and Burbank

Relevant Job Title: Bookkeeper, Accounting Admin, Accounting Administrator, Accounts Payable, Accounting Specialist, Accounting Assistant.

All applicants must live in the USA and be eligible to work and live in the USA. Please note, our client is unable to offer Sponsorship or Visa support for this role.

Due to the sheer volume of applications, we will only contact successful applications. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application as unsuccessful.

Axion Recruitment is working as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Accounts Payable: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60624 (Required)

Work Location: In person