Accounts Payable Clerk

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength; Rosemont (IL); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength in Rosemont, IL is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join our finance team. This hybrid role combines in-office collaboration days with remote work, reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager.

You will manage invoices, reconcile accounts, and maintain vendor relationships to ensure timely payments. The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of AP experience, strong Excel skills, and a detail-oriented, organized mindset capable of handling high volumes and audits.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent; Associate degree preferred.
• 2–4 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Excel proficiency required.
• 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 daily.
• Knowledge of AP systems; Oracle ERP and/or AP Express preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sort, code, and match invoices in the AP system.
• Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and balances.
• Review payable invoices for accuracy and match to POs.
• Resolve invoice or payment discrepancies and document; ensure credits for memos.
• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements.
• Set invoices up for payment; enter and post invoices to the system.
• Correspond with vendors and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain compliance with AP policies and procedures.
• Monitor accounts to ensure timely payments.
• Provide supporting documentation for audits.
• Report 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.
• Protect organization information and confidentiality.
• Update job knowledge through educational opportunities.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Multi-tasking in high volumes

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Associate Degree preferred

Tools

Oracle ERP

AP Express AP system

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**

As AP Clerk at Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, you will:

• 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

What Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is looking for in our AP Clerk (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, andraise the bar on fitness innovation—in the gym and in every corner of our facilities. Wepersevere and get it done, with a clear purpose toinspire each other to live healthier lives.

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. 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. Employees also have access to our state-of-the-art on-site fitness center featuring industry-leading Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment, making it easy to support health and wellness before, during, or after the workday. 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.