Hybrid AP Specialist | Full-Cycle Payables

LaSalle Network; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

LaSalle Network is seeking an Accounts Payable professional for a 6+ month contract in a hybrid Downtown Chicago setting. You will manage full-cycle AP, onboarding, vendor inquiries, and month-end close tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of AP experience, GAAP knowledge, strong Excel skills, and proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable: invoice intake, coding, matching, entry, and routing for approvals.
• Serve as primary contact for vendor inquiries on invoice status, timing, and reconciliation questions.
• Own vendor onboarding: validate documentation (W-9/W-8), banking details, approvals, and master data.
• Review and process employee expense reports and corporate card transactions for policy compliance.
• Execute payment runs (ACH, wire, check) with proper approvals and recording.
• Reconcile AP subledger to GL; research discrepancies and aging items.
• Assist month-end close activities including AP aging and accruals.
• Support year-end vendor tax reporting (1099/1042-S) as needed.
• Support internal/external audits and documentation requests.
• Identify and contribute to AP process improvements and SOP documentation.

Job description

LaSalle Network is seeking an Accounts Payable professional for a 6+ month contract in a hybrid Downtown Chicago setting. You will manage full-cycle AP, onboarding, vendor inquiries, and month-end close tasks, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The ideal candidate has 2–4 years of AP experience, GAAP knowledge, strong Excel skills, and proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.