Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

LaSalle Network is partnering with a growing organization in Oak Brook, IL to hire a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist for a contract-to-hire opportunity. This Senior Accounts Payable Specialist role offers the opportunity to join a collaborative finance team, support critical accounting operations and make an immediate impact in a high-volume AP environment.

As a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for managing full-cycle accounts payable functions, supporting month-end close activities and ensuring accurate and timely vendor payments. The ideal Senior Accounts Payable Specialist is detail-oriented, organized and experienced working in fast-paced accounting environments.

What's the job?

• Review, verify and process high-volume vendor invoices utilizing 3-way matching (PO, receipt and invoice)

• Manage vendor setup and maintenance while resolving payment and account discrepancies

• Prepare and process ACH, check and wire payments

• Perform vendor statement reconciliations and general ledger account reconciliations

• Support month-end close through AP accruals, aging reports and journal entries

• Generate AP reporting and assist with ad hoc financial analysis

• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy

• Maintain organized and audit-ready AP documentation and records

What's needed?

• 3-5+ years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience

• Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and accounting principles

• Experience working within ERP or AP systems (IQMS experience is a plus)

• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills and data accuracy

• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Associate's degree in Accounting required; Bachelor's degree preferred

What's in it for me?

• Hybrid schedule with remote Fridays

• Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term career growth

• Exposure to month-end close and process improvement initiatives

• Opportunity to work with an established and collaborative finance team

Key Details:

• Compensation: $35-$40/hour

• Location: Oak Brook, IL

• Work Model: Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)

• Benefits: LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit

If you're a motivated Senior Accounts Payable Specialist looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to connect with you.

Jessica Xiques
Accounting/Finance Recruiter
LaSalle Network
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