Accounts Payable Clerk - Temporary

Shorr Packaging Corp.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Shorr Packaging Corp. is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk on a temporary basis to assist our corporate AP team in the Aurora, IL office. The role focuses on invoice capture in Softco, vendor statement review, cash application resolution, and handling vendor inquiries.

It requires accuracy, strong communication, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. The position is not benefits eligible and planned to run through February, with in-office work five days a week and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Self-directed with ability to manage area with limited oversight.
• Ability to work with high accuracy and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Capture invoices daily in AP system (Softco), ~200–500 per day.
• Review vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Address cash application issues with vendors.
• Respond to vendor inquiries including remittance details, short-pays, and missing invoices.
• Print checks 3 days a week (Mon, Wed, Fri, subject to change).
• Process trade invoices.

Skills

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Communication

Accuracy

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Softco

Job description

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The Accounts Payable Clerk - Temporary position will support Shorr's corporate AP team.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for capturing invoices every day in our AP Automation tool - Softco, approximately 200-500 a day
• Reviewing and requesting vendor statements
• Working through cash application issues with vendors
• Responding to vendor inquiries, including cash remittance details, short-pays and missing invoices
• Check printing 3 days a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday (subject to change)
• Processing trade invoices

This temporary position is not benefits eligible.

This temporary position is targeted to last until end of February and is in the office 5 days.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Proficient skills with Microsoft Office solutions including Excel, Outlook and Teams,
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Self-directed and ability to manage area of responsibility with limited oversight.
• Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and under pressure

The base pay range for this role is $22 - $23 per hour.