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Robert Half
Accounts Payable 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
at Robert Half in Rosemont, Illinois, United States Job Description Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a team in Rosemont, Illinois on a Contract basis. This position supports a busy payables function and is well suited for someone who can manage invoice activity with accuracy, consistency, and strong attention to detail. The role works closely with an experienced AP group to keep payment operations running smoothly while supporting workflow enhancements and maintaining dependable financial controls.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the full accounts payable cycle for a high volume of transactions, from invoice receipt through final processing and payment support.
- Review, enter, and match invoices while resolving discrepancies to ensure complete and accurate records.
- Use Coupa to manage invoice workflows, approvals, and day-to-day accounts payable processing activities.
- Perform accounting tasks in NetSuite and Sage to support payables records, transaction handling, and financial documentation.
- Reconcile vendor accounts and analyze payment data in Excel to identify variances, correct errors, and improve reporting accuracy.
- Partner with an experienced accounts payable team to maintain service continuity and dependable processing during organizational changes.
- Contribute to updates in AP procedures by helping refine workflows and improve overall process efficiency.
- Support strong internal controls by promoting timely processing, careful documentation, and accuracy across the payables function. Requirements
- Hands-on experience in accounts payable, including invoice handling in a high-volume environment.
- Proven ability to code invoices accurately and support check run activities.
- Working knowledge of invoice processing tools and AP workflow systems, including Coupa.
- Experience using NetSuite, Sage, or similar accounting platforms for financial transaction support.
- Strong Excel skills with the ability to reconcile accounts and analyze payment-related data.
- High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail when managing financial records.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners and contribute within a collaborative team environment.
- whenever you choose
- even on the go.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance