AP/AR Specialist — Invoicing, Payments & Reconciliations

Corporate Resources of Illinois; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Corporate Resources of Illinois is hiring an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist in Schaumburg, IL. You will handle AP/AR processes, invoicing, payments, reconciliations, and maintain accurate records to support daily financial operations.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and knowledge of basic accounting principles. A minimum of 1 year AP/AR experience or internship in accounting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on experience in AP/AR OR recent accounting graduate with internship experience.
• Experience in Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• General knowledge of basic accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable activity, ensuring transactions are entered accurately and processed within established deadlines.
• Review, verify, and code vendor invoices, resolve discrepancies, and prepare items for payment.
• Execute daily vendor payments through ACH, check, wire transfers, and approved third-party payment platforms.
• Prepare customer invoices, post incoming payments, and maintain accurate customer account balances.
• Reconcile vendor statements against company records and research differences to ensure accounts are accurate.
• Maintain reconciliations for multiple company bank accounts, including posting vendor payments and investigating any variances.
• Keep accounting records and supporting documentation organized, complete, and up to date for all AP and AR activity.
• Ensure daily accounting activities are performed in accordance with company policies, established internal controls, and applicable regulations.

Skills

AP/AR experience

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Excellent communication

Education

Accounting degree / finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Corporate Resources of Illinois is hiring an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Specialist in Schaumburg, IL. You will handle AP/AR processes, invoicing, payments, reconciliations, and maintain accurate records to support daily financial operations.

The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and knowledge of basic accounting principles. A minimum of 1 year AP/AR experience or internship in accounting is preferred.