Senior AP & Accounting Analyst - Optimize Payables

CD Peacock 1837 Inc; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Growth opportunities

Job summary

CD Peacock seeks a Senior Accounting & Accounts Payable Analyst to support financial operations, AP management, and process improvements. You will work with leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and efficient AP processes.

The role balances hands-on AP duties with broader accounting responsibilities in a fast-paced environment, requiring a 40-hour week and attention to detail. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of progressive accounting and accounts payable experience.
• Experience in a small business or family-owned environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, accounts payable, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP/accounting systems such as Microsoft Great Plains, The Edge, QuickBooks, or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Perform and enhance vendor statement reconciliation processes and account analysis.
• Lead general ledger coding and entry of non-inventory vendor invoices.
• Communicate with vendors regarding invoices, payment status, and discrepancies.
• Manage processes for tracking vendor credits.
• Support fixed asset invoice entry into the general ledger.
• Review expense invoices for sales and use tax compliance.
• Complete key vendor merchandise inventory reconciliations.
• Assist with cash management activities and electronic payments.
• Manage the expense management platform for accurate reporting and compliance.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes and journal entries.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting and AP processes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Audit financial transactions for internal controls and policies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights.

Skills

Accounts payable

General ledger

Excel

ERP systems

Vendor communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Great Plains

The Edge

QuickBooks

Job description

CD Peacock seeks a Senior Accounting & Accounts Payable Analyst to support financial operations, AP management, and process improvements. You will work with leadership, vendors, and cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and efficient AP processes.

The role balances hands-on AP duties with broader accounting responsibilities in a fast-paced environment, requiring a 40-hour week and attention to detail. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.