Interim Senior Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist

Brilliant®; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

A leading consumer products company in Chicago is seeking an Interim Senior Accounts Payable Specialist. This hybrid role involves oversight of payment functions, improving AP processes, and requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 4 years of experience. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of direct prior experience.
• Must possess and demonstrate strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of the Accounts Payable payment function.
• Monitor / maintain all vendor payment agreements.
• Run monthly aging report and provide analysis to management.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Education

Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or relevant area

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Interim Senior Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist

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Our client, a consumer product goods company in Chicago (near River North area), is seeking an Interim Senior Accounts Payable Specialist (Hybrid role - 4 days in office).

Responsible for the oversight of the Accounts Payable payment function and will help to further centralize and develop payment processes. Work cross-functionally with finance and operations to improve AP processes.

Responsibilities

• Payment processing, off-cycle payments, direct debit bank clearing and vendor master setup
• Ensure disbursements are executed in accordance with policy
• Monitor / maintain all vendor payment agreements
• Run monthly aging report and provide analysis to management
• Perform root-cause analysis (RCA) on payment failures, returns and duplicate payments
• Develop governance and provide oversight of the direct debit process
• Maintain cash accounts, outgoing disbursements, and oversee weekly cash forecast and present to management.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in accounting, finance, or relevant area REQUIRED
• 4+ years of direct prior experience
• Must possess and demonstrate strong leadership skills
• SAP ERP experience preferred
• Must have strong problem-solving and time management skills
• Must be able to execute and follow through to completion
  
  

Benefits Include

• Medical , Dental and Vision Insurance: Comprehensive coverage to support your health and well-being.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Plan for your future with 401(k) offering.
  
  

If you, or someone you know, is interested please apply today!

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