Bookkeeper – Accounts Payable

Jobtailor; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable professional to process high-volume invoices, manage payments, and resolve PO discrepancies. The role requires onsite work during a ~90-day training period, with responsibilities spanning data entry, vendor communication, and month-end support.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in accounting with a strong focus on AP, accuracy in data entry, and proficiency with accounting software.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience is required.
• Accounts payable experience is required.
• Strong data entry experience with a high level of accuracy is required.
• Experience using accounting software is required.
• Ability to work 100% onsite during the initial training period ~ 90 days is required.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume accounts payable invoices with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Prepare vendor payments and ensure invoices are processed in a timely manner.
• Match purchase orders to invoices and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Communicate with vendors regarding invoice and payment-related questions.
• Monitor accounts payable aging and support month-end processing deadlines.
• Support billing activities and related accounting documentation.
• Match proof of delivery documentation within the accounting system.
• Review open purchase order reports to ensure accounting records are complete.
• Select the appropriate general ledger account when processing invoices.
• Compile supporting documentation for accounting activities as requested.
• Perform high-volume data entry while maintaining accurate financial records.
• Assist the accounting team with additional administrative and accounting support as needed.
• Complete occasional local mail pickups, bank deposits, and check runs as needed

Skills

Accounts payable

Data entry

Attention to detail

High-volume data entry

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

• Process high-volume accounts payable invoices with accuracy and attention to detail
• Prepare vendor payments and ensure invoices are processed in a timely manner
• Match purchase orders to invoices and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Communicate with vendors regarding invoice and payment-related questions
• Monitor accounts payable aging and support month-end processing deadlines
• Support billing activities and related accounting documentation
• Match proof of delivery documentation within the accounting system
• Review open purchase order reports to ensure accounting records are complete
• Select the appropriate general ledger account when processing invoices
• Compile supporting documentation for accounting activities as requestedPerform high-volume data entry while maintaining accurate financial records
• Assist the accounting team with additional administrative and accounting support as needed
• Complete occasional local mail pickups, bank deposits, and check runs as needed

Requirements

• 3+ years of accounting experience is required
• Accounts payable (AP) experience is required
• Strong data entry experience with a high level of accuracy is required
• Experience using accounting software is required
• Ability to work 100% onsite during the initial training period ~ 90 days is required