Accounts Payable Specialist: Procure-to-Pay Pro

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

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.