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Creative Financial Staffing
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 St. Charles, IL $55,000 — $65,000 Posted 2 weeks ago Campton Hills, IL 60174, USA Accounts Payable Specialist 📍 St. Charles, IL 💰 $55,000 - $65,000 Our client is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join their growing Accounting team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and takes pride in accuracy, organization and process improvement. Why Consider This Opportunity? Immediate opening due to retirement with strong visibility to leadership Join a collaborative five-person AP team with opportunities to learn and grow Certified Great Place to Work with an employee-focused culture Fast-growing company with ongoing acquisitions creating long-term advancement opportunities Exposure to process improvements, new systems, and business integrations Managers are open to developing junior candidates who demonstrate initiative, accountability, and a willingness to learn Full benefits package with stable, long-term career growth Key Responsibilities Process 50-75+ invoices daily utilizing 3-way matching Code invoices and process vendor payments accurately and timely Reconcile vendor statements and resolve payment discrepancies Participate in check runs and month-end AP accruals Maintain accurate AP records and documentation Serve as a point of contact for vendors and internal departments Assist with process improvement initiatives and special accounting projects Partner with operations and transportation teams to resolve invoice issues Qualifications 1+ years of Accounts Payable or accounting experience Experience in a high-volume AP environment preferred ERP experience (NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks, Ramp, or similar) Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills Strong communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach At least an Associates degree or working on it required This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to join a collaborative team where accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement are valued. #