Accounts Payable Specialist

Oak Brook, IL
The Opportunity We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. In this role, you will be the engine behind our financial disbursements, ensuring that every transaction is handled with precision, speed, and strict adherence to company policies and SOX controls. You aren’t just processing paperwork; you are a key guardian of our vendor relationships and a vital contributor to our month-end close success. What You Bring

  • Experience: At least 2+ years in an Accounts Payable or core accounting function.

  • Education: An Associate degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred, though equivalent professional experience is highly valued.

  • Technical Savvy: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience navigating ERP systems.

  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal skills, with a knack for professional email correspondence and a customer-service mindset.

  • The "Ops" Mindset: A sense of urgency and accountability, the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

salary: $21 - $22 per hour
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 5 PM
education: Associate

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

  • Invoice Mastery: Manage the full lifecycle of vendor invoices, ensuring accurate coding through two-way matching for expenses and three-way matching for inventory.

  • Payment Execution: Oversee weekly vendor payment runs , with a strategic focus on capturing available payment discounts .
  • Problem Solving: Act as a lead researcher to resolve discrepancies by collaborating with internal departments, procurement teams, and external vendors.

  • Expense Management: Track and reconcile corporate credit card activity, verifying that all spending is documented and approved.

  • Vendor Operations: Facilitate new vendor setups , maintain clean records, and manage the high-volume AP inbox for all incoming inquiries.

  • Financial Integrity: Support intercompany balancing , maintain organized digital and physical files for audit readiness , and assist with quarter-end and year-end closing activities.

Skills
  • Accounts Payable (2 years of experience is required)
  • Expense Reports
  • Purchase Orders
  • SAP
  • QuickBooks
  • Cash Management
  • Customer support
  • Vendor Management
  • Vendor Invoices
  • Month-End Close
  • Quarter-End Close
  • Vendor Payments
  • SOX
  • Credit Card Expenses (2 years of experience is preferred)
  • Invoice Discrepancies
Qualifications
  • Years of experience: 2 years
  • Experience level: Experienced
Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Posted 2026-02-26

Recommended Jobs

Interventional Cardiologist - 4089

Med Source Consultants
Chicago, IL

Interventional Cardiologist – 4089 Interventional Cardiologist ? Busy Hospital-Employed Practice *Seeking a Board-Certified Interventional Cardiologist to join a busy, well-established cardiology…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-14

Senior Information Security Analyst

iManage
Chicago, IL

We offer a flexible working policy that supports a healthy balance between personal and professional well-being. This role requires in-office presence on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate, connect,…

View Details
Posted 2026-02-12

HIM Cert Coder IP - CFH

Carle Health
Champaign, IL

Overview: The HIM Certified Coder is responsible for accurate and timely coding of hospital inpatient, hospital outpatient and/or professional fee encounters using appropriate ICD10/ICDPCS, CPT, or HC…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-05

Maintenance Production Manager

Bloom Partners Talent Solutions
Bartlett, IL

Company : A Privately Held Landscape & Snow Services Leader Location : Bartlett, IL Recruiter : Bloom Talent Solutions is proud to partner with a respected, privately owned landscaping compa…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-29

Assembler 1st shift

OTTO Engineering
Carpentersville, IL

Assembler 1 st shift OTTO's opportunity: Our Assembler 1 st shift will provide a variety of manufacturing duties. Specifically, the Assembler 1 st shift will : Able to assemble a…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-01

Registered Dietitian Part-Time (25% remote)

RD Nutrition Consultants
Springfield, IL

RD Nutrition Consultants LLC is seeking a part-time Clinical Registered Dietitian to provide a quarterly   visit in WY.    Join the team at RD Nutrition Consultants LLC! We are looking for a passi…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-27

Supervisor, HRConnect People Experience - LATAM

AbbVie
North Chicago, IL

Company Description AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We striv…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-30

Administrative Assistant for Developmental Pediatrics

Advocate Aurora Health
Park Ridge, IL

: Major Responsibilities: Performance of diversified administrative and secretarial work in support of the department 1)Compile, analyze and summarize data to prepare reports. 2)Coordinate work or …

View Details
Posted 2026-02-24

Endocrinologist

NP Now
Quincy, IL

A thriving healthcare system is seeking an Endocrinologist to work in the Quincy, IL area! Come make a difference within a growing team of providers that focus to enhance the lives they serve and v…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-04

7-12 English/Language Arts Teacher

Archdiocese of Omaha
Elgin, IL

Location Name of Facility : Pope John XXIII Central Catholic School Address PO Box 179 303 Remington Street Elgin, Nebraska 68636 Submitted By Name : Lisa Schumacher Email …

View Details
Posted 2026-01-29