Accounts Payable Associate

Interlake Mecalux; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlake Mecalux is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to join our Melrose Park, IL corporate office. The role handles invoicing, vendor setup, and payments, collaborating with Purchasing and Logistics to ensure accurate processing.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting plus 3+ years of AP experience, with manufacturing distribution exposure. Strong Excel and ERP system skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• At least 3 years of professional experience in accounts payable or related field
• Experience in manufacturing and industrial distribution preferred
• Ability to handle complex/technical projects requiring extensive research
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Previous exposure to SAP or a major ERP preferred
• Deeply analytical with a high attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Accurately review, code, and process vendor invoices. Research vendor statements and discrepancies, teaming with personnel from Purchasing and Logistics regularly.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and participate in month end close
• Set up new vendors and maintain vendor accounts while staying in compliance with company policies and procedures. Address and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Process checks requests and expense reports on a regular basis
• File paid and unpaid invoices and statements.
• Audit and process credit card bills
• Organize and match returns paperwork.
• Participate heavily in company’s audit (year-end and otherwise).
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Manufacturing industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Melrose Park - Corporate HQ - Melrose Park, IL 60160Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 SalaryTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: AccountingWe are hiring an Accounts Payable Associate to work out of our Melrose Park, IL corporate office.

The Accounting Associate (AP) is responsible for receiving, processing, and verifying invoices, tracking, and recording purchase orders, maintaining accounts payable records, and processing payments.

Responsibilities

• Accurately review, code, and process vendor invoices. Research vendor statements and discrepancies, teaming with personnel from Purchasing and Logistics regularly.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and participate in month end close
• Set up new vendors and maintain vendor accounts while staying in compliance with company policies and procedures. Address and respond to vendor inquiries.
• Process checks requests and expense reports on a regular basis
• File paid and unpaid invoices and statements.
• Audit and process credit card bills
• Organize and match returns paperwork.
• Participate heavily in company’s audit (year-end and otherwise).
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• At least 3 years of professional, related experience.
• Previous experience in manufacturing and industrial distribution preferred.
• Ability to follow through on complex/technical projects requiring extensive research.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.
• Previous exposure to SAP or a major ERP preferred.
• Deeply analytical with a high attention to detail.