Accounts Payable Clerk

Lensa; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk in Northbrook to handle invoicing and assist in maintaining financial integrity. This hybrid position requires strong Excel skills and offers competitive pay in a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Short and long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Accounts Payable experience preferred or relevant degree.
• Proficiency in Excel, including various functions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Review and process high-volume invoices with accuracy.
• Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end closing and maintain documentation.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma

Degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred)

Tools

Coupa

SAP

Outlook

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Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our dynamic team. This role involves processing incoming invoices and performing routine accounting tasks, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all operations. You will play a crucial part in maintaining our company's financial integrity by reviewing invoices, reconciling vendor statements, and assisting with month-end closing.

Responsibilities

• Review all invoices and check requests for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.
• Process high-volume 3-way match invoices, handling approximately 4,000 invoices per month for a team of 6-8 people.
• Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms.
• Respond promptly to all vendor inquiries.
• Reconcile vendor statements and research and correct discrepancies.
• Maintain thorough and accurate files and documentation in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail and assist with month-end closing.
• Provide backup support for other administrative functions as needed.
• Enter invoices timely and accurately, processing 50+ invoices daily.
• Ensure proper approval of invoices in accordance with company payment approval policies.
• Prepare required reports and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers.
  
  

Qualifications

• 1+ years of Accounts Payable experience preferred, or a sharp entry-level candidate with an accounting/finance degree and internship experience.
• Proficiency in Excel, including filter, sort, formatting, copy and paste, sum/if functions.
• High School Diploma required.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow directions.
• Comfortable working with multiple systems.
• Knowledge of AP/General Ledger systems and procedures.
• Experience with Coupa and SAP is highly preferred.
• Tech-savvy with office software such as Outlook and Excel.
• Understanding of Louisiana taxes is a plus.
• Degree in a related field is a plus.
• Experience with Avantis, Cass, BOSS, and Transpay is beneficial.
• Strong work ethic, detail-oriented, professional demeanor, and reliability.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Problem-solving skills and basic accounting principles knowledge.
  
  

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid work environment with three days in-office and two days remote each week. The team consists of nine people, operating in a large corporate office with business casual dress code. Working hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. Training will be conducted in-office for the first 4-6 weeks or until the candidate is ready.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Northbrook,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 2025.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] ([e-mail]) for other accommodation options.

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