Accounts Payable Specialist - Full-Cycle & Month-End Close

Shaw Media; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with match

Job summary

Shaw Media in Crystal Lake, IL is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable associate to manage full-cycle AP workflows. The role ensures accurate vendor disbursements, handles complex reconciliations, and upholds internal financial controls.

Responsibilities include end-to-end invoice processing, vendor statement reconciliation, 1099 prep assistance, and month-end close activities. Ideal candidates bring 1–4 years of AP experience and solid Excel basics.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of full-cycle accounts payable experience.
• Experience with an accounting software and scanners.
• Beginner Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable lifecycle from receipt to posting.
• Reconcile monthly vendor statements and investigate variances.
• Collect and verify vendor W-9s and assist with 1099 preparations.
• Prepare prior month invoice entries before month-end close.

Skills

Accounts payable

Vendor reconciliation

Excel (basic)

Problem solving

Time management

Tools

Accounting software

Scanners

Job description

Shaw Media in Crystal Lake, IL is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable associate to manage full-cycle AP workflows. The role ensures accurate vendor disbursements, handles complex reconciliations, and upholds internal financial controls.

Responsibilities include end-to-end invoice processing, vendor statement reconciliation, 1099 prep assistance, and month-end close activities. Ideal candidates bring 1–4 years of AP experience and solid Excel basics.