Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Genuent; Bradley (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to enhance their financial operations. This role involves managing invoice processing, ensuring compliance with KPIs, and fostering relationships with suppliers. You will be integral to supporting the adoption of new technologies, like OpenText, while navigating a dynamic work environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced setting and have a proactive approach to problem-solving, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact within a collaborative team. Join a company that values quality and flexibility in technology and talent solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Competitive pay

401(k) retirement plan

Qualifications

• Previous AP and P2P experience in a similar role.
• Good IT skills, including SAP & Microsoft Office.
• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent planning.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an issue log and resolve issues with stakeholders.
• Support stakeholder escalations related to invoices/payments.
• Reconcile key supplier statements and take corrective actions.

Skills

Accounts Payable (AP)

Procure-to-Pay (P2P)

SAP

Microsoft Office

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting qualification (HNC, HND, AAT, Degree or equivalent)

Tools

OpenText

Job description

Title: Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Duration: 6 Month Initial Contract

Location: Kankakee, IL (100% onsite)

Compensation: $35-42/hr

Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the US

Job Description:

To support our business partner by ensuring accurate invoice, expense, and payment processing. Liaise with all stakeholders to promptly resolve any supplier issues within the P2P space. Implement procedures to prevent recurrence of issues. Monitor and ensure compliance with KPIs. Support supplier statement reconciliations and account housekeeping. Review and reduce the GR/IR balance in collaboration with Procurement and the wider business.

Reports to: AP Lead US

Department: Finance

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Maintain an issue log for allocated entities and hold weekly meetings with colleagues and internal stakeholders to resolve issues within agreed timescales.
2. Support stakeholder and supplier escalations related to invoices/payments by liaising with relevant departments to ensure timely resolution.
3. Support Masterdata process, including liaising with the business on amending and creating new supplier accounts, ensuring that internal stakeholders are kept informed of progress and expected resolution dates.
4. Ensure that key supplier statements are reconciled and take any necessary corrective actions.
5. Review KPIs against targets and address underlying issues to meet these targets consistently.
6. Support the business via Teams/telephone regarding P2P issues, liaising with the appropriate team to resolve issues and keeping all parties informed of progress.
7. Support the adoption of the new Invoice management system, OpenText.
8. Liaise with Procurement to ensure a smooth end-to-end P2P process.
9. Review GR/IR balances and drive the resolution of aged items.
10. Encourage suppliers to submit all invoices via email.
11. Liaise with T&E team to resolve queries promptly.
12. Perform ad hoc duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

1. Previous AP and P2P experience in a similar role.
2. Good IT skills, including SAP & Microsoft Office.
3. Meticulous attention to detail and excellent planning and organizational skills.
4. Ability to multitask in a busy, fast-paced environment.
5. Proactive problem-solving skills.
6. Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders and suppliers.
7. Team player with collaborative attitude.
8. Positive and flexible approach to work.

Preferred / Nice to Have Qualifications:

1. Accounting qualification (HNC, HND, AAT, Degree or equivalent).
2. Knowledge of general accounting procedures.
3. 3 years' experience at an AP Team Lead level.
4. Fluent in English; basic knowledge of Spanish is desirable.
5. OpenText experience preferred.

Our benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• ...and more!

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology-focused with a commitment to quality, we deliver flexible technology and talent solutions tailored to client needs. Learn more at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable laws and regulations.