Senior Accounts Payable

Grayson Search Partners; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Voluntary Benefits

Commuter Benefits

401(k) plan

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Leave

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Grayson Search Partners partners with a growing organization in Aurora, IL to identify an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a direct-hire opportunity. The role focuses on managing vendor invoices, PO matching, and payment processing within the full AP cycle.

The ideal candidate will excel at resolving invoice discrepancies, collaborating with vendors and internal teams, and supporting month-end close. Aurora-based, Monday–Friday schedule, competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or similar accounting role.
• Experience processing vendor invoices and matching to PO.
• Three-way matching experience preferred.
• Ability to assist with month-end close.
• Proficiency with Excel and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Process and review vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match vendor invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and missing approvals.
• Process vendor payments according to company policies and schedules.
• Communicate with vendors regarding invoices, payments, and account discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and AP documentation.
• Partner with purchasing and internal departments to resolve PO and invoice issues.
• Assist with month-end close, including AP reconciliations and accruals.
• Process and review lien waivers and related documentation when applicable.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Vendor communication

ERP experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Grayson Search Partners is partnering with a growing organization in Aurora, IL to identify an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a direct-hire opportunity.

This position is ideal for an accounting professional with strong hands-on experience managing vendor invoices, purchase orders, invoice matching, and payment processing. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the full accounts payable cycle and the ability to work closely with vendors, purchasing, and internal accounting teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and review vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match vendor invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and missing approvals.
• Process vendor payments according to company policies and schedules.
• Communicate with vendors regarding invoices, payments, and account discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and AP documentation.
• Partner with purchasing and internal departments to resolve PO and invoice issues.
• Assist with month-end close, including AP reconciliations and accruals.
• Process and review lien waivers and related documentation when applicable.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in Accounts Payable or a similar accounting role.
• Extensive experience processing vendor invoices.
• Experience matching invoices to purchase orders.
• Three-way matching experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with vendor payment processing.
• Experience assisting with month-end close.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting ERP systems.
• Lien waiver experience highly preferred.

Location

Aurora, IL

Schedule

Monday–Friday

Salary

$65,000–$75,000, based on experience

Benefits include

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• voluntary benefits
• commuter benefits
• a 401(k) plan.
• Paid sick leave
• applicable paid leave
• holiday pay may also be available.