Accounts Payable Specialist

Midwest Express; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) after 90 days

PTO

Job summary

Midwest Express in Des Plaines, IL is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to ensure timely, accurate payments to suppliers. This full-time role supports strong vendor relationships and smooth accounting operations.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and proficient with basic accounting software; Sage experience is a plus. Working hours are 8am–5pm, Monday to Friday, with weekly pay.

Competitive benefits after 90 days including medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k), and PTO.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and internal teams.
• Computer literacy and good typing skills.
• Analytical skills for investigating discrepancies and improving processes.
• Experience with Sage Accounting system is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and process vendor invoices for accuracy and completeness.
• Enter invoice data into accounting systems in a timely manner.
• Reconcile accounts payable records to prevent duplicate or missing payments.
• Maintain positive relationships with vendors and respond to inquiries.
• Process payments to vendors using checks and bank transfers.
• Investigate and resolve invoicing discrepancies.
• Manage payment schedules in accordance with vendor agreements.
• Analyze accounts payable processes to identify opportunities for increased efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Vendor communication

Typing skills

Analytical skills

Tools

Sage Accounting

Job description

Join a dedicated finance team as an Accounts Payable Specialist, at our Des Plaines, IL office location, where you will play a key role in ensuring timely and accurate payments to our valued suppliers. This position is essential to maintaining strong vendor relationships and supporting the smooth operation of our accounting processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and committed to upholding high standards of accuracy and efficiency in all accounts payable activities.
JOB DETAILS: FULL TIME, MON - FRI, 8AM to 5PM, $19/HR, PAID WEEKLY. MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION/LIFE/401K AFTER 90 DAYS. PTO AVAILABLE

Responsibilities

• Review and process vendor invoices for accuracy and completeness
• Enter invoice data into accounting systems in a timely manner
• Reconcile accounts payable records to prevent duplicate or missing payments
• Maintain positive relationships with vendors and respond to inquiries
• Process payments to vendors using checks and bank transfers
• Investigate and resolve invoicing discrepancies
• Manage payment schedules in accordance with vendor agreements
• Analyze accounts payable processes to identify opportunities for increased efficiency

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and internal teams
• Computer literacy and good typing skills
• Analytical skills for investigating discrepancies and improving processes
• Experience with Sage Accounting system is a plus