Full-Cycle AP Specialist — Illinois Office

The Alden Network; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Life Insurance

Paid Time off package

Job summary

The Alden Network in Illinois is seeking an AP Accounts Specialist to join our full-time finance team. This role handles full-cycle accounts payable, ensures accurate coding and timely processing of vendor invoices, and supports month-end close.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of payables experience, an associate degree in accounting or related field, strong Excel skills, and experience with Solomon and Crystal reports is a plus. Excellent communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years payables experience required.
• Associate degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
• Proficient in Excel; Solomon and Crystal knowledge a plus.
• Good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Handle full-cycle payables processing.
• Collect and match POs, invoices, and receipts.
• Code invoices to GL accounts.
• Ensure accuracy and approvals before entry.
• Process expense reports and distribute costs.
• Reconcile vendor statements monthly.
• Prepare checks and manage daily/monthly reports.
• Communicate with vendors and staff to obtain required data.
• Meet monthly deadlines.

Skills

Payables experience

Excel proficiency

English communication

Process improvement

Education

Associate degree in accounting/finance

Business Administration

Tools

Solomon payables

Crystal Reports

Job description

The Alden Network in Illinois is seeking an AP Accounts Specialist to join our full-time finance team. This role handles full-cycle accounts payable, ensures accurate coding and timely processing of vendor invoices, and supports month-end close.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of payables experience, an associate degree in accounting or related field, strong Excel skills, and experience with Solomon and Crystal reports is a plus. Excellent communication is essential.