Accounts Payable Specialist

Interlake Mecalux, Inc.

Melrose Park (IL)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance

Opportunities for career development

Job summary

A leading warehousing and storage company in Melrose Park, IL is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist. This role involves managing vendor invoices, performing reconciliations, and maintaining vendor accounts. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting and at least 3 years of experience. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

At least 3 years of professional, related experience.
Previous experience in manufacturing and industrial distribution preferred.

Responsibilities

Accurately review, code, and process vendor invoices.
Perform monthly reconciliations and participate in month end close.
Set up new vendors and maintain vendor accounts.

Skills

Advanced MS Excel skills

Ability to follow through on complex/technical projects

Deeply analytical with a high attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP or a major ERP

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Interlake Mecalux, Inc.

Head of Human Resources at Interlake Mecalux, Inc.

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support our Accounting team in our Melrose Park, IL office.

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for receiving, processing, and verifying invoices, tracking and recording purchase orders, maintaining accounts payable records, and processing payments.

Responsibilities

Accurately review, code, and process vendor invoices. Research vendor statements and discrepancies, teaming with personnel from Purchasing and Logistics regularly.
Perform monthly reconciliations and participate in month end close
Set up new vendors and maintain vendor accounts while staying in compliance with company policies and procedures. Address and respond to vendor inquiries.
Process check requests and expense reports on a regular basis
File paid and unpaid invoices and statements.
Reconcile and pay credit card bills
Organize and match returns paperwork.
Participate heavily in company’s audit (year-end and otherwise)
Other duties as needed

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
At least 3 years of professional, related experience.
Previous experience in manufacturing and industrial distribution preferred.
Ability to follow through on complex/technical projects requiring extensive research.
Advanced MS Excel skills.
Previous exposure to SAP or a major ERP preferred.
Deeply analytical with a high attention to detail.
Desire and ability to work in-office 100%.

We offer

Competitive compensation
The ability to become a part of an industry-leading dynamic team with a high focus on delivering results and continuous improvement
401(k) plan through Fidelity, with a generous company match; 100% vested immediately upon contributing and no waiting period to start participating
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off with the option to cash out unused PTO every year
Possibility for telework days, depending on position, with flexible make-up time for exempt employees
Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance plans, along with dental and vision benefits.
Opportunities for career development and advancement; enhance your technical, specialized knowledge and gain new skills through promotions from within.

Seniority level