Manufacturing Accounts Payable Analyst

Optimas Solutions; Wood Dale (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimas OE Solutions is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst in Illinois to support all aspects of accounts payable, ensuring deadlines and accuracy. The role reports to the Accounts Payable Manager and emphasizes vendor management, 3-way matching, and timely invoice resolution.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of manufacturing AP experience, proficiency with NetSuite or Epicor ERP, and strong Excel skills to manage payment workflows and aging reports.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounts payable experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in NetSuite and/or Epicor ERP systems preferred.
• Knowledge of invoice processing, 3-way match, and vendor management best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process direct/indirect material invoices carrying out the 3-way match principle.
• Work with daily blocked invoice report to resolve material invoice queries and identify root causes.
• Reconcile vendor statements periodically vs our ledger and investigate variances.
• Review weekly payment proposal to ensure vendors are paid within terms.
• Review AP aging reports and resolve aged items, investigate bills and vendors on hold.
• Review outstanding prepayments and ensure resolution in a timely manner.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Epicor ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Optimas OE Solutions is seeking an Accounts Payable Analyst in Illinois to support all aspects of accounts payable, ensuring deadlines and accuracy. The role reports to the Accounts Payable Manager and emphasizes vendor management, 3-way matching, and timely invoice resolution.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of manufacturing AP experience, proficiency with NetSuite or Epicor ERP, and strong Excel skills to manage payment workflows and aging reports.