Accounts Payable Specialist

Cybersearch, LTD.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Cybersearch, LTD. is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join the Procure-to-Pay team in a fully onsite capacity in Cook County, IL.

The role supports the full AP cycle in a high-volume environment and involves complex reconciliations, process improvements, and strong financial controls. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 1-5 years of related experience, with advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP) and keen attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1-5 years of accounting, accounts payable, or financial operations experience.
• Experience with account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the full Procure-to-Pay cycle, including invoice processing, PO matching, exception resolution, and supplier payments.
• Perform account, supplier statement, and subledger-to-GL reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies such as duplicate payments and pricing variances.
• Support ACH, wire, virtual card, and check payments, and research banking exceptions and returns.
• Monitor AP aging and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
• Maintain audit documentation and support internal controls over payments and disbursements.
• Partner with Procurement, Treasury, and business stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely payments.
• Analyze AP and payment data to identify trends, risks, and process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Excel Pivot Tables

VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist -Procure-to-Pay(Fully Onsite)

Cook County, IL 60611

6 months(extension or perm placement)

Shift:

• 9am- 5:30 pm Mon-Fri (30 min meal break)

Overview:

We're seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to join our Accounts Payable team in a high-volume environment. This role supports the full Procure-to-Pay process, performs complex reconciliations, and helps maintain strong financial controls. It's a great fit for an analytical professional who enjoys solving discrepancies and improving processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the full Procure-to-Pay cycle, including invoice processing, PO matching, exception resolution, and supplier payments.
• Perform account, supplier statement, and subledger-to-GL reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies such as duplicate payments and pricing variances.
• Support ACH, wire, virtual card, and check payments, and research banking exceptions and returns.
• Monitor AP aging and support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
• Maintain audit documentation and support internal controls over payments and disbursements.
• Partner with Procurement, Treasury, and business stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely payments.
• Analyze AP and payment data to identify trends, risks, and process improvement opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 1-5 years of accounting, accounts payable, or financial operations experience
• Experience with account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines