Accounts Payable Associate

Sterling Engineering; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical plans (3)

Dental & vision plans

401(k)

Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP)

Job summary

Sterling Engineering in Downers Grove, IL seeks an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations in a manufacturing environment. You will process vendor invoices, resolve discrepancies, perform reconciliations, and maintain accurate financial records.

This contract role offers a long-term engagement with benefits and PTO, and requires hands-on experience with SAP and strong data entry accuracy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience with SAP Accounts Payable.
• Manufacturing or heavy industrial environment experience.
• High accuracy data entry and strong organizational skills.
• Professional communication with vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Review, code, and process vendor invoices in SAP.
• Process invoices and maintain reconciliations.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate financial records and data entry.
• Assist with related AP and clerical tasks as needed.

Skills

SAP

Accounts Payable

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

** Title** : Accounts Payable Specialist
** Location** : Downers Grove, IL
** Hire Type** : Long Term Contract w. Benefits/PTO
** Compensation** : $30 - $32hr
** Benefits** : As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
** Must have Skill Set** : SAP and Accounts Payable

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day accounting operations in a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment. This role is responsible for processing vendor invoices, resolving discrepancies, completing reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records.

** Job Duties:**

• Review, code, and process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently
• Work within SAP to support Accounts Payable functions
• Perform monthly account reconciliations
• Review and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Respond to vendor questions and payment-related inquiries
• Maintain accurate records and ensure timely data entry
• Support document management, including scanning, filing, copying, and other administrative tasks
• Assist with additional Accounts Payable and clerical responsibilities as needed

** Qualifications:**

• Must have 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience
• Must have knowledge of SAP Accounts Payable
• Experience working within a manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
• Strong data entry skills with a high level of accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to communicate professionally with vendors and internal teams

_ ** **Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.****_