Accounts Payable Specialist

Crash Champions

. Review, verify, and process statements according to payment terms.

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeWestmont • Illinois • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $23 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounts payable processes, including invoice posting, payment scheduling, and reconciliation, while ensuring compliance with internal controls and company policies. Proficient in Microsoft Excel for financial data analysis and reporting.

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Accounts Payable ExperienceMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyAttention to DetailProblem-Solving SkillsEffective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Invoice PostingPayment SchedulingAccount ReconciliationFinancial Data AnalysisPayment Processing

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailIndependent JudgmentTeam CollaborationTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate’s Degree in AccountingAssociate’s Degree in Finance

Industry Keywords

Internal ControlsComplianceVendor ManagementBilling InquiriesMonth-End Financial Close

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review, verify, and process statements according to payment terms.
Reconcile accounts payable transactions and monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
Ensure adherence to internal controls and compliance with company policies and procedures.
Resolve vendor issues to ensure timely payment processing according to payment terms.
Post invoices, create payment journals, schedule payments, import invoices, and explain remittance statements.
Respond to billing inquiries via email and phone.
Research and troubleshoot payment discrepancies using various tools.
Support month-end financial close and reporting with the accounting team and leaders.
Take ownership of researching and resolving issues quickly and accurately.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in accounts payable or a similar role.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel including Pivot Tables/VLOOKUP’s.
Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze financial data.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions.
Able to maintain high-volume workload efficiently and timely.
Able to execute several tasks simultaneously.
Ability to demonstrate discretion and independent judgment when making decisions.
An energetic, mature, positive person who thrives working independently as well as part of a large team.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan with match
Referral Bonus (“Cash From Crash”)
5 Paid Holidays