We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Des Plaines, Illinois. This role is within the manufacturing industry and offers the opportunity to contribute to efficient financial operations. As a Contract to permanent position, it provides a pathway to long-term employment for the right candidate. Responsibilities: • Accurately prepare and input invoices into the system in a timely manner. • Review invoices to ensure proper coding, approval, and assignment of correct general ledger accounts. • Collaborate with purchasing and other departments to validate invoice accuracy and legitimacy. • Maintain organized and up-to-date accounts payable records. • Process and distribute accounts payable reports, ensuring compliance with deadlines. • Execute weekly and on-demand check runs for vendors and other payments. • Communicate with vendors regarding invoicing issues, payment terms, and reconciliations. • Match purchase orders with invoices and file processed invoices systematically. • Maintain and update procedure manuals related to accounts payable. • Verify and validate employee expense reports and manage credit card invoice files.

• Proven experience in accounts payable processes, including invoice coding and payment handling. • Proficiency in systems related to accounts payable operations. • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. • Familiarity with ACH payment processes and check runs. • Effective communication skills for vendor and interdepartmental coordination. • Organizational skills to maintain accurate records and filing systems. • Ability to apply manual payment processes for inter-company transactions. • Experience in the manufacturing industry preferred but not required.

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Des Plaines, IL
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
26.60 - 30.80 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team in Des Plaines, Illinois. This role is within the manufacturing industry and offers the opportunity to contribute to efficient financial operations. As a Contract to permanent position, it provides a pathway to long-term employment for the right candidate. Responsibilities: • Accurately prepare and input invoices into the system in a timely manner. • Review invoices to ensure proper coding, approval, and assignment of correct general ledger accounts. • Collaborate with purchasing and other departments to validate invoice accuracy and legitimacy. • Maintain organized and up-to-date accounts payable records. • Process and distribute accounts payable reports, ensuring compliance with deadlines. • Execute weekly and on-demand check runs for vendors and other payments. • Communicate with vendors regarding invoicing issues, payment terms, and reconciliations. • Match purchase orders with invoices and file processed invoices systematically. • Maintain and update procedure manuals related to accounts payable. • Verify and validate employee expense reports and manage credit card invoice files.
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