Accounts Payable Specialist

Deerfield, IL

Description:

The accounts payable clerk responsibilities include the processing of incoming invoices, but will perform routine accounting tasks, as needed.

• Review all invoices and check requests for appropriate documentation and approval, prior to payment.
• Process high volume 3-way match invoices (4,000 invoices per month for the 6-8 person team)
• Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms.
• Respond to all vendor inquiries.
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Sort and distribute incoming mail.
• Assist in month-end closing.
• Assist with other projects as needed.
• Provide back-up support for other admin functions as needed.

Accounts Payable Processor performs a variety of responsibilities including the accurate and timely processing of invoices, scanning and uploading documents to systems and the preparation of journal entries, account analyses and reconciliations in accordance with company accounting policies.

• Enters invoices timely and accurately; high volume processing (50+ per day)
• Ensures proper approval of invoices in accordance with company payment approval policies
• Prepares required reports timely and accurately
• Corresponds with both internal and external customers, responding promptly to requests
• Processes mail, scans documents and completes filing
• Maintains department electronic and paper files
• Communicates effectively with AP team, AP lead and AP supervisor

Skills:

AP, Accounts Payable, SAP, invoice processing, data entry

MUST HAVE:

• 2+ years AP experience is the preference
• Excel
• SAP
• HS Diploma

About Aston Carter:

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At Aston Carter, we’re dedicated to expanding career opportunities for the skilled professionals who power our business. Our success is driven by the talented, motivated people who join our team across a range of positions – from recruiting, sales and delivery to corporate roles. As part of our team, employees have the opportunity for long-term career success, where hard work is rewarded and the potential for growth is limitless.

Established in 1997, Aston Carter is a leading staffing and consulting firm, providing high-caliber talent and premium services to more than 7,000 companies across North America. Spanning four continents and more than 200 offices, we extend our clients’ capabilities by seeking solvers and delivering solutions to address today’s workforce challenges. For organizations looking for innovative solutions shaped by critical-thinking professionals, visit AstonCarter.com. Aston Carter is a company within Allegis Group, a global leader in talent solutions.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please call 888-237-6835 or email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options. However, if you have questions about this position, please contact the Recruiter located at the bottom of the job posting. The Recruiter is the sole point of contact for questions about this position.