Accounts Payable Manager — High-Volume, Hospitality

Levy Restaurants; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Personal Leave

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Levy provides world-class food and retail operations at the United Center, home to the Chicago Blackhawks and Bulls. We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join our Finance team.

This position oversees the full-cycle AP in a fast-paced hospitality environment, ensuring accurate, timely processing and strong internal customer service. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AP, experience with purchase orders and three-way matching, expert data entry, and proficient Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience in creating and managing purchase orders.
• Strong understanding of three-way matching (PO, receipt, and invoice).
• Expert level data entry skills (both speed and accuracy)
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong computer skills and ability to navigate complex accounting and purchasing systems.
• Proficiency in Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Food service, hospitality, or multi‑unit accounting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume invoices accurately and timely.
• Perform full-cycle Accounts Payable, including invoice coding, matching, approvals, and payment processing.
• Create and manage purchase orders (POs) and ensure invoices are reconciled appropriately.
• Process ACH, check, and wire transfer payments.
• Set up and maintain vendor records and banking information.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
• Support month-end close by preparing AP reconciliations and accruals.
• Work closely with Purchasing, Operations, and Home Office Finance to resolve invoice and PO issues.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and increase efficiency.
• Assist with year-end audits and other accounting projects as assigned.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Data entry

Excel

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

Excel

Job description

Levy provides world-class food and retail operations at the United Center, home to the Chicago Blackhawks and Bulls. We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join our Finance team.

This position oversees the full-cycle AP in a fast-paced hospitality environment, ensuring accurate, timely processing and strong internal customer service. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AP, experience with purchase orders and three-way matching, expert data entry, and proficient Excel skills.