Accounts Payable Specialist — Manufacturing

G&W Electric Co; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Profit Sharing

Vacation

Job summary

G&W Electric is seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator to manage vendor invoices, payments, and reconciliations in a manufacturing setting. The role supports month-end close, prepares 1099 filings, and maintains vendor files with attention to detail and confidentiality.

The candidate should have 1–5 years of AP or accounting experience, strong Excel/Outlook skills, and preferably JD Edwards experience. This on-site Illinois position offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Associate's degree in Accounting preferred.
• 1-5 years of accounts payable and/or general accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Microsoft Office, Outlook and Excel proficiency.
• JD Edwards experience preferred; PNC experience a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized, confidentiality, and ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Review, sort, code, match, verify authorization, and process vendor invoices and check requests.
• Manage vendor payments by monitoring discount opportunities; verifying federal IDs; scheduling and processing checks, wires, ACH and SUA payments.
• Resolve PO, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies, including credits for non-conforming returns.
• Maintain complete, up-to-date vendor files and electronic records.
• Assist with month end close and provide supporting documentation for year end audit.
• Prepare mailing or other distribution of payments as required.
• Correspond with vendors as necessary and respond to inquiries.
• Preparation and mailing of annual 1099 fillings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organized

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Accounting preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)

JD Edwards

PNC experience

Job description

G&W Electric is seeking an Accounts Payable Coordinator to manage vendor invoices, payments, and reconciliations in a manufacturing setting. The role supports month-end close, prepares 1099 filings, and maintains vendor files with attention to detail and confidentiality.

The candidate should have 1–5 years of AP or accounting experience, strong Excel/Outlook skills, and preferably JD Edwards experience. This on-site Illinois position offers a comprehensive benefits package.