ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Shaw Media; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with match

Job summary

Shaw Media in Crystal Lake, IL is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable associate to manage full-cycle AP workflows. The role ensures accurate vendor disbursements, handles complex reconciliations, and upholds internal financial controls.

Responsibilities include end-to-end invoice processing, vendor statement reconciliation, 1099 prep assistance, and month-end close activities. Ideal candidates bring 1–4 years of AP experience and solid Excel basics.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of full-cycle accounts payable experience.
• Experience with an accounting software and scanners.
• Beginner Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable lifecycle from receipt to posting.
• Reconcile monthly vendor statements and investigate variances.
• Collect and verify vendor W-9s and assist with 1099 preparations.
• Prepare prior month invoice entries before month-end close.

Skills

Accounts payable

Vendor reconciliation

Excel (basic)

Problem solving

Time management

Tools

Accounting software

Scanners

Job description

Location: Crystal Lake, IL

Job Summary

We are hiring an experienced Accounts Payable associate to manage full-cycle accounts payable workflows. This role ensures accurate vendor disbursements, manages complex reconciliations, and maintains strong internal financial controls.

About Shaw Media

Shaw Media publishes over 150 titles in Illinois. Its holdings include websites, newspapers, magazines, radio stations, and a digital marketing services division. Founded in Dixon, Illinois, Shaw Media has been privately owned by the Shaw family since its inception in 1851.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle AP: Oversee the end-to-end invoice lifecycle from initial receipt to final payment ledger posting.


• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile monthly vendor statements and investigate unresolved balances or variances.


• Tax Compliance: Collect and verify vendor W-9 forms and assist with annual 1099 filing preparations.


• Month-End Close: Prepare prior month invoice entry before closing the AP module within our accounting software.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1–4 years of dedicated full-cycle accounts payable experience.


• Systems: Hands-on experience with an accounting software program and scanners.


• Technical Skills: Beginner Microsoft Excel skills


• Core Competencies: Problem-solving mindset, strong analytical skills, and time-management capabilities.

What you will receive in return

• medical


• dental


• vision


• 401(k) with match

Pay Range: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Shaw Media is a Drug-free and Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

This posting may not include all duties of the position.

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