Accounts Payable Specialist

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. Review incoming invoices and check requests for accurate documentation, paperwork, and approvals, and enter data into the system for check and ACH processing .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeIllinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 - $26 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounts payable processes, including invoice review, payment processing, and vendor management, while maintaining strong communication and organizational skills to support internal and external inquiries.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Accounts Payable ExperienceInvoice ReviewPayment ProcessingVendor ManagementAttention To Detail

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Hard Skills

Data EntryACH ProcessingWire PaymentsBalance Sheet ReconciliationCredit Card Reconciliation

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationMulti-taskingTeamwork

Tools & Technologies

Corporate Accounting System

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate’s Degree In AccountingAssociate’s Degree In Finance

Industry Keywords

Vendor PaymentsCheck ProcessingAccounts Payable FilesUnauthorized TransactionsPositive Pay Files

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review incoming invoices and check requests for accurate documentation, paperwork, and approvals, and enter data into the system for check and ACH processing
Process physical check and ACH/Wire payments to external vendors, brokers, insureds, and carriers
Submit vendor payments into the corporate accounting system for authorization and approvals
Gather documentation and contact necessary parties to set up new vendors in corporate accounting systems
Reconcile company credit card statements and obtain supporting receipts or invoices
Review outstanding customer and vendor checks monthly; coordinate letters, re-issuing checks, and unclaimed-funds submissions
Respond to vendor and internal department inquiries regarding payment status
Maintain organized accounts payable files
Monitor bank accounts for unauthorized transactions and submit positive pay files and ACH authorizations
Sort and file correspondence and perform miscellaneous clerical duties
Index incoming accounting mail and payables in the system
Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or a related field preferred
5 years of related accounts payable experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with ability to effectively interact with all levels of employees both internally and externally
Ability to multi-task and prioritize based upon business and departmental needs
Attention to detail
Great teamwork

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Preferred Partner Discounts