Accounts Payable Specialist

The Alden Network; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Life Insurance

Paid Time off package

Job summary

The Alden Network in Illinois is seeking an AP Accounts Specialist to join our full-time finance team. This role handles full-cycle accounts payable, ensures accurate coding and timely processing of vendor invoices, and supports month-end close.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of payables experience, an associate degree in accounting or related field, strong Excel skills, and experience with Solomon and Crystal reports is a plus. Excellent communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years payables experience required.
• Associate degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Proficient in Excel; Solomon and Crystal knowledge a plus.
• Good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Handle full-cycle payables processing.
• Collect and match POs, invoices, and receipts.
• Code invoices to GL accounts.
• Ensure accuracy and approvals before entry.
• Process expense reports and distribute costs.
• Reconcile vendor statements monthly.
• Prepare checks and manage daily/monthly reports.
• Communicate with vendors and staff to obtain required data.
• Meet monthly deadlines.

Skills

Payables experience

Excel proficiency

English communication

Process improvement

Education

Associate degree in accounting/finance

Business Administration

Tools

Solomon payables

Crystal Reports

Job description

NO OUT OF STATE APPLICANTS PLEASE.

ONLY APPLICANTS LOCATED IN ILLINOIS WILL BE CONSIDERED TITLE: AP Accounts Specialist

NO OUT OF STATE APPLICANTS PLEASE. ONLY APPLICANTS LOCATED IN ILLINOIS WILL BE CONSIDERED TITLE: AP Accounts Specialist

A leader in the recession-proof Healthcare Industry, we are eager to add to our dynamic financial team. We are conveniently located in the North-West Chicago area.

JOB SUMMARY:

For our Full-time, Full-cycle accounts payable position at the corporate office, we are looking for an Organized, Team player who is detail oriented and can meet deadlines.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all functions relating to the full-cycle payables process.
• Collect and match purchase-orders, invoices, and delivery receipts.
• Determine & Code the invoices with the appropriate general ledger accounts.
• Check for accuracy and proper approvals before entering them in the system.
• Process expense reports and record distribution of expenses.
• Reconcile vendor statements monthly.
• Initialize the selection of checks.
• Maintain daily and monthly reports & records on Excel Spreadsheets.
• Communicate with the vendors and the facility personnel to obtain the information required to process the payables efficiently.
• Communicate with the accounting department for routine and out-of-the ordinary situations regarding the payables.
• Meet all monthly deadlines.

Key Competencies and Qualifications:

• Associate degree in accounting, Business Administration/ Finance
• 2-4 years Payables Experience preferred
• Good oral and written communication skills in English.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving, and process improvement
• Proficient in Advance Excel, and Knowledge of the 'Solomon' payables system and 'Crystal' is a definite plus.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of essential functions, scope and responsibilities but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of working requirements for the stated position. Individuals may assist in the accounting area with various projects and duties, as determined from time to time

We strive to provide our employees with a safe work environment, competitive wages and employee benefits with long term growth and opportunities for advancement.

Pay Range $19-$24

Other Benefits Include:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time off package.

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Physical setting: In the Office

GENERAL BENEFITS:

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement / Pension Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance