Accounts Payable Analyst - Hybrid (4 on-site/1 remote)

Pepper Construction Group LLC; Des Plaines (IL); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Student loan repayment benefit

Paid time off (holidays, vacation, and

Parental leave

Job summary

Pepper Construction is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst in Des Plaines, IL. This 4 days onsite and 1 day remote position supports full-cycle AP, vendor management, and project accounting with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

The role requires 3–5 years in accounts payable, strong accounting knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems. Pepper offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities within a national/local firm.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field preferred; equivalent education/experience considered.
• 3–5 years of accounts payable or related financial experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, AP processes, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, accounting systems, databases, and spreadsheet analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable activities including invoice processing, coding, approvals, payment processing, and record retention.
• Review and process vendor invoices for compliance with policies, approvals, documentation, account coding, receipt matching, payment terms, and tax requirements.
• Maintain vendor master records, including setup, updates, supporting documentation, and account maintenance.
• Reconcile vendor statements, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding AP issues timely.
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs (checks, ACH, posting activity, payment distribution, GL entries).
• Serve as primary contact for vendors and internal stakeholders regarding payment inquiries and invoice status.
• Process equipment-related transactions, truck time billing, credit card reconciliations, re-rental invoices, and other project accounting activities.
• Support ERP implementation efforts, process improvements, reporting, cross-functional accounting support, and special projects.

Skills

Accounts payable

Vendor management

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Pepper Construction is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst in Des Plaines, IL. This 4 days onsite and 1 day remote position supports full-cycle AP, vendor management, and project accounting with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

The role requires 3–5 years in accounts payable, strong accounting knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office and ERP systems. Pepper offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities within a national/local firm.