Accounts Payable Clerk

Life Fitness; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Holidays

Life insurance

Job summary

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength in Rosemont, IL is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to support the accounting team with invoice processing, coding, and vendor communications. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, you will reconcile invoices, verify accuracy against purchase orders, resolve discrepancies, and maintain AP compliance while supporting audits and month-end close.

This hybrid role offers collaboration days in-office and remote work, plus a comprehensive benefits package for

Qualifications

• High School diploma required; Associate degree preferred.
• 2–4 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and AP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Sort, code, and match invoices through the AP system.
• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and balances.
• Review payable invoices for accuracy and match to PO for authorization.
• Resolve invoice or payment discrepancies and secure credits for memos.
• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements.
• Set invoices up for payment and post to the system.
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain compliance with AP policies and procedures.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Oracle ERP

AP Express

Job description

Join us as we empower the world to work out, creating healthier lives together. Are you a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk interested in growing within accounting? Join our dynamic team at Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, where passion for fitness meets impact!

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, the Accounts Payable Clerk performs accounting and clerical tasks related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions.

This is a hybrid position based out of our Global HQ in Rosemont, IL - typically M/F are remote and T-Th are in-office collaboration days.

Responsibilities

• Sort, code, and match invoices through the AP system
• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
• Review payable invoices for accuracy and match to the purchase order submitted for authorization of purchase
• Resolve invoice, or payment discrepancies and documentation; ensure credit is received for outstanding memos
• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions
• Set invoices up for payment, enter and post invoices to the system
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries
• Responsible for maintaining compliance with AP policies and procedures
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date
• Provide supporting documentation for audits
• Reports sales taxes by calculating requirements on paid invoices
• Submit change requests to the supplier master database
• Upload expense reports into the ERP system
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues
• Protects the organization’s value by keeping information confidential
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent required; Associate Degree preferred
• 2-4 years of Accounts Payable experience
• Computer literate, with proficiency in Excel
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and handle high volumes on a daily basis
• Thorough knowledge of AP systems and techniques
• Knowledge of Oracle ERP system and/or AP Express Accounts Payable system preferred

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we think customer first, play as one team, and raise the bar on fitness innovation—in the gym and in every corner of our facilities. We persevere and get it done, with a clear purpose to inspire each other to live healthier lives.

Benefits and Compensation

The salary range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $43,200 - $61,200 annually.This role is categorized as non-exempt and eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable law.The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities. The salary range reflected is based on a primary work location of Rosemont, IL and the actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time team members, including, but not limited to:

• a 401(k) savings plan with 4% employer match;
• medical, dental and vision insurance, parental, medical and military leaves of absence,
• paid time off, including 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year,
• paid vacation days beginning at 13 days annually,
• paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws,
• company paid short-term disability and optional long-term disability,
• health savings account,
• health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts,
• employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance,
• hospital indemnity;
• identity protection,
• legal services,
• adoption assistance,
• tuition assistance,
• commuter benefits,
• employee discounts, and
• an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.

Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

There continues to be a significant increase in phishing attempts across all industries where fraudsters are impersonating real employees and sending fictitious job offers to applicants in a scheme to obtain sensitive information. Please note that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process, including the post-offer stage, and will only correspond through “@lifefitness.com” or "@indoorcycling.com" domain email addresses or “[e-mail]” for U.S. opportunities.

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has been inspiring the world to work out for more than 55 years. Every day, exercisers in more than 150 countries log in 1+ million workouts on the company’s connected fitness equipment – proving daily that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength is the world’s workout partner of choice. By seamlessly bringing innovative, high-performance and reliable equipment, wherever and whenever they work out, Life Fitness/Hammer Strength aims to inspire healthier lives. Headquartered outside of Chicago, in Rosemont, Illinois, the company manufactures and sells strength and cardiovascular equipment through its iconic Life Fitness and Hammer Strength brands. Life Fitnessis synonymous with innovation and quality in the cardio and strength training arena. The company’s cutting‑edge equipment is designed to inspire and motivate, helping exercisers achieve their fitness goals with ease and efficiency. Hammer Strengthstands as a testament to raw power and durability. Renowned for its line of plate‑loaded equipment, we dominate the strength training category with machines that are built to withstand the most intense workouts, trusted by athletes and fitness enthusiasts worldwide. By integrating the best of both brands, the company provides comprehensive workout solutions for commercial and consumer customers. For more information, visit www.lifefitness.com.

Our values drive how we work, grow, and win—together: We think customer first: We’re proactive, adaptable, and always improving the customer experience. We play as one team: We care, collaborate, and pick each other up—we win and lose together. We raise the bar on fitness innovation: We lead, not follow—pushing fitness further every day. We persevere and get it done: We out‑work, out‑match, and never compromise on quality or performance. We inspire each other to live healthier lives: We support well‑being, inside and outside of work, to build a healthier world—together.