Accounts Payable Associate - Disbursements

Reynolds Consumer Products; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as an Accounts Payable Associate in a forward-thinking company, where you will handle payment processing and contribute to financial accuracy. This role offers a chance to work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely and accurate payment operations while collaborating with various departments. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and a customer-focused mindset. This innovative firm values growth and continuous improvement, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in finance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable or Procure-to-Pay.
• Proficient in SAP and MS Office with strong data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute payment forecast reports for Accounting.
• Initiate payment processing through multiple banking platforms.
• Manage payment reconciliations with the general ledger team.

Skills

Accounts Payable

SAP

MS Office

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Accounts Payable Associate - Disbursements

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We are seeking an Accounts Payable Disbursement Associate to join our team at our headquarters in Lake Forest, IL. This role involves handling all aspects of payment processing in SAP.

Responsibilities

1. Timely and accurate preparation and distribution of payment forecast reports for Accounting and Corporate Treasury.
2. Initiate payment processing (Wires, Checks, ACHs) through multiple banking platforms and coordinate posting to SAP across multiple company codes and legal entities.
3. Handle payment inquiries, traces, voids/stop payments, and reissue requests.
4. Process refund check postings to SAP.
5. Manage payment reconciliations in coordination with the general ledger team.
6. Monitor EDI transmissions and responses from banks.
7. Resolve Bank to Book reconciling items with Corporate Accounting.
8. Perform aging review and cleanup.
9. Process invoices as needed.
10. Navigate banking platforms and generate bank reports.
11. Review bank issues like ACH Credits and Wire returns.
12. Understand communications from banks, including web methods and confirmations.
13. Prepare and distribute funding reports.
14. Handle exception reporting and resolution.
15. Support Accounts Payable during audits.
16. Reconcile vendor statements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of professional Accounts Payable or Procure-to-Pay experience.
• Proficient in MS Office and data entry.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Flexible schedule during key deadlines.
• Team-oriented mindset.

Preferred Skills

• Associates degree or college coursework.
• Proficiency in SAP.

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Inquisitive and problem-solving mindset.
• Ownership and accountability.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Growth-oriented and committed to continuous improvement.

If interested, visit our website or connect with us on LinkedIn. We encourage referrals and welcome local candidates only, as no relocation assistance is provided. For accommodations during the application process, contact [e-mail]. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

USD $60,000.00 - USD $65,000.00