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Creative Financial Staffing
AP Specialist
Career Insights for Accounts Payable / Receivable Clerk
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What they do
An Accounts Payable or Receivable Clerk keeps records of accounts and financial transactions, with specific responsibility for Accounts Payable/Receivable. Works for a business or bookkeeping service. Provides information for financial and tax reports completed by an accountant.
$45,316 / year median in Illinois
-10% projected decline
Job Description
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Accounts Payable Specialist Salary:
$55,000 – $65,000Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Join a collaborative 5-person AP team where learning and mentorship are prioritized
- Be part of a "Great Place to Work" company with a strong employee-first culture
- Work in a high-growth healthcare organization with long-term career advancement opportunities
- Develop your technical skills across ERP systems and process optimization initiatives
- Partner cross-functionally with operations and transportation teams for broader business exposure
- Stable organization with strong benefits and a focus on employee retention
- Opportunity for junior candidates to grow quickly with supportive management Key Responsibilities for the
Accounts Payable Specialist:
- Process high-volume invoices (50–75+ daily) with 3-way matching
- Code invoices and execute vendor payments accurately
- Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
- Support monthly close, including AP accruals and check runs
- Maintain accurate AP records and documentation
- Collaborate with internal teams to resolve invoice issues Qualifications for the
Accounts Payable Specialist:
- 1+ year of accounts payable or general accounting experience
- Experience in a high-volume environment preferred
- ERP system experience (NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, or similar)
- Associate's degree (or in progress) required EB-1756330952