Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist

Corporate Resources of Illinois; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Corporate Resources of Illinois is hiring an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist in Schaumburg, IL. You will handle AP/AR processes, invoicing, payments, reconciliations, and maintain accurate records to support daily financial operations.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and knowledge of basic accounting principles. A minimum of 1 year AP/AR experience or internship in accounting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in AP/AR OR recent accounting graduate with internship experience.
• Experience in Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• General knowledge of basic accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable activity, ensuring transactions are entered accurately and processed within established deadlines.
• Review, verify, and code vendor invoices, resolve discrepancies, and prepare items for payment.
• Execute daily vendor payments through ACH, check, wire transfers, and approved third-party payment platforms.
• Prepare customer invoices, post incoming payments, and maintain accurate customer account balances.
• Reconcile vendor statements against company records and research differences to ensure accounts are accurate.
• Maintain reconciliations for multiple company bank accounts, including posting vendor payments and investigating any variances.
• Keep accounting records and supporting documentation organized, complete, and up to date for all AP and AR activity.
• Ensure daily accounting activities are performed in accordance with company policies, established internal controls, and applicable regulations.

Skills

AP/AR experience

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Education

Accounting degree / finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist – Schaumburg, IL

$50,000 – $58,000/Annually - Plus full benefits

About the Company

We are an established manufacturing and distribution company providing materials and products for commercial construction, infrastructure, and public-sector projects. Our customers include contractors, developers, municipalities, and other organizations working on commercial developments, industrial facilities, and public infrastructure projects.

About the Role

We are looking for an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist to support the day-to-day accounting operations of the business. This position will handle a combination of AP and AR functions, including invoice processing, customer payments, vendor payments, account reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable activity, ensuring transactions are entered accurately and processed within established deadlines.


• Review, verify, and code vendor invoices, resolve discrepancies, and prepare items for payment.


• Execute daily vendor payments through ACH, check, wire transfers, and approved third-party payment platforms.


• Prepare customer invoices, post incoming payments, and maintain accurate customer account balances.


• Reconcile vendor statements against company records and research differences to ensure accounts are accurate.


• Maintain reconciliations for multiple company bank accounts, including posting vendor payments and investigating any variances.


• Keep accounting records and supporting documentation organized, complete, and up to date for all AP and AR activity.


• Ensure daily accounting activities are performed in accordance with company policies, established internal controls, and applicable regulations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in AP/AR OR recent accounting graduate with internship experience


• Experience in Microsoft Office


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• General knowledge of basic accounting principles

Corporate Resources, on behalf of our client located in Schaumburg, IL, is hiring a full-time, permanent Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist.