Accounts Payable Associate

Fortune Fish & Gourmet; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to enhance its financial operations. In this role, you will manage the accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial transactions. Your contributions will help build strong vendor relationships and streamline financial systems, making a significant impact on daily operations. Join a team dedicated to elevating meals and lives through quality sourcing and exceptional service. If you're detail-oriented and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience in Accounts Payable required.
• Experience with ERP software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the AP process, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and investigate discrepancies.

Skills

Accounts Payable Management

Problem-Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Accounting

Equivalent Work Experience

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Continia

Job description

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Summary of Position

Fortune Fish & Gourmet is looking to hire an Accounts Payable Associate to join the Bensenville team. The responsibilities include managing the AP process—processing, tracking, and recording payments accurately, efficiently, and timely—as well as other tasks assigned by the AP Manager. The AP Associate will have a daily impact on financial transactions, ensuring smooth operations and maintaining good relationships with partners.

Responsibilities

• Support the company in optimizing financial transactions and systems by streamlining the Accounts Payable process.
• Build and strengthen relationships with vendors through timely payments in line with policies.
• Perform daily financial transactions, verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data.
• Review invoices for proper documentation and match them to purchase orders and bills of lading.
• Reconcile vendor accounts by reviewing monthly vendor statements and investigating discrepancies.
• Assist senior financial staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience in Accounts Payable.
• Experience with ERP or expense management software like Microsoft Business Central or Continia is a plus.
• Strong work ethic with urgency to meet deadlines, high accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, organization, and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills for teamwork within the accounting department.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of company and partner information.

Fortune Fish & Gourmet is an equal opportunity employer. Our mission is to elevate meals and lives through quality, responsible sourcing, and dedicated service. Our vision is a world where we do good, be great, and scale excellence.