Accounts Payable Coordinator

Abercrombie & Kent USA; Downers Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group life insurance

Disability insurance

Travel discounts

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Abercrombie & Kent USA in Downers Grove, IL is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to issue payments to vendors and employees, ensuring correct coding and posting in the AP system. You will interact with vendors and staff to confirm payment status and maintain accurate records.

The role requires strong PC and organizational skills, with the ability to process payments by check, ACH, or wire in US dollars and foreign currencies. Hybrid onsite four days weekly.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of accounts payable or related experience.
• College accounting courses are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities to process and pay vendor invoices and employee expense reports.
• Review invoices for proper approval and GL coding to ensure accurate postings.
• Void checks and issue stop payments when needed.
• Prepare Illinois use tax reports monthly for tax self‑assessment.
• Prepare miscellaneous tax and compliance reports for authorities.
• Prepare month‑end AP journal entries and aging reports.
• Ensure timely payments to avoid penalties and maximize discounts.
• Collect Taxpayer Identification numbers for 1099s.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts monthly and support close.
• Handle special projects as assigned.

Skills

PC skills & spreadsheet programs

Organizational & verbal skills

Education

College accounting courses

Tools

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for issuing payments to A&K vendors and employee reimbursements for approved expenses. Payments are via check, ACH or wire transfer, in US dollars and in foreign currencies. Assure correct nominal coding and posting accuracy to the Accounts Payable system.

Job Description

Responsible for issuing payments to A&K vendors and employee reimbursements for approved expenses. Payments are via check, ACH or wire transfer, in US dollars and in foreign currencies. Assure correct nominal coding and posting accuracy to the Accounts Payable system. Interacts With: Vendors who call for payment, A&K staff checking on status of payments.

Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Coordinate activities to receive, sort, classify, obtain proper approval, enter, process, and pay all incoming vendor invoices and employee expense reports.
• Review invoices for proper approval and general ledger account coding to ensure proper classification, making changes as necessary. Review reports and ledger postings to ensure accuracy of data and posting to the general ledger.
• Void checks and issue stop payments as necessary. Promptly and accurately file all vouchers and check copies.
• Prepare Illinois use tax report on a monthly basis to self-assess tax for supplies purchased by A&K for which tax is due. Compile reports to self-assess taxes for brochures and travel aids which are sent to Illinois travel agents and customers.
• Prepare miscellaneous tax and compliance reports to local, state and federal jurisdictions.
• Prepare journal entries to adjust and close the accounts payable records on a monthly basis. Prepare reports including the A/P Aging and other monthly reports to assist in the close and for management purposes.
• Ensure invoices are paid when due, available discounts are taken, and finance charges are avoided. Determine funds needed to satisfy creditors on a weekly basis.
• Maintain an effective system of collecting Taxpayer Identification numbers to simplify and facilitate mailing of 1099s.
• Prepare assigned journal entries for month-end close.
• Reconciliation of general ledger accounts on a monthly basis as assigned.
• Special projects as assigned.
• Perform all tasks in a timely, creative, harmonious, and effective manner in accordance with Company Policies.

Skills And Abilities

• Strong PC skills including working knowledge of spreadsheet programs.
• Strong organizational and verbal skills. Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Education And Experience

• Five + years of accounts payable or related experience.
• College accounting course(s) are a plus.

Special Requirements

• Hybrid position based in A&K USA's Downer Grove, IL office, with an expectation of working onsite at least four days per week.

Salary Range

• Hourly position with estimated annual earnings of approximately $45,000–$55,000; bonus eligible

Benefits

A&K offers a large portfolio of competitive benefits to all eligible, full-time employees. Some benefits are provided at no cost to the employee, such as group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and travel discounts. Other elective benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, supplemental life insurance, pre-tax healthcare and dependent FSAs, and a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required by the employee.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the employee.

EEO Statement

Abercrombie & Kent is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.