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Accounts Payable Specialist
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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
Accounts Payable Specialist NSK Hoffman Estates, IL Job Details Full-time $24 - $28 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Vendor relationship building Employee relationship building Stakeholder relationship building Full Job Description Accounts Payable Specialist NSK America Corporation | Hoffman Estates, IL | On-site | Full-Time $50,000 - $58,000/year + 100% employer-paid medical & dental Precision matters here. So does your career. NSK America Corporation is the North American headquarters of Nakanishi, Inc., a global leader trusted by dental, medical, and industrial professionals in over 135 countries. We're known for precision-engineered products — and for the meticulous systems and people behind them. Our accounting team keeps that promise running smoothly every day, and we're looking for a skilled Accounts Payable Specialist to join us. If you take pride in clean books, organized systems, and getting payments right the first time, we want to hear from you. What You'll Do Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you'll own the day-to-day accounts payable function while supporting the broader accounting team. Your work directly controls and monitors company expenses, so accuracy and attention to detail are essential. Process roughly 150 checks per month plus additional ACH runs, both scheduled and ad-hoc Verify invoices and transactions, prepare disbursements, and charge expenses to the correct accounts and cost centers Perform monthly general ledger and bank statement reconciliations Set up and maintain vendor records, including W-9 collection and 1099 filing Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies with vendors and purchasing agents Process warranty claims, including Canada warranties, as directed Serve as backup for daily cash applications and billing Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems, and recommend workflow improvements What We're Looking For 2-3 years of hands-on accounts payable experience A degree in accounting or a related field (preferred) Intermediate Excel skills — comfortable with formulas, sorting, and managing data Solid grasp of AP principles, debits and credits, and account reconciliation; basic AR familiarity is a plus Strong interpersonal skills and a genuine ability to build relationships with internal teams and outside vendors Excellent verbal and written communication A self-starter who can juggle priorities, hit deadlines, and stay positive under pressure High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook); experience with Great Plains and Salesforce is a plus What We Offer 100% employer-paid medical and dental premiums — full coverage, no premium cost to you 401(k) with company match The stability of a global organization with the close-knit feel of a dedicated local team A role where you genuinely own your function and your recommendations are heard Why NSK You'll be a key player on a team that values precision, problem-solving, and the relationships that keep our business moving. We invest in our people — starting with benefits that actually protect your paycheck and your health.