Accounts Payable Specialist (1447) Job in Lisle 60532, Illinois US
Accounts Payable Specialist (1447)
Performs wide variety of functions related to Accounts Payable. Responsibilities include vendor invoice entry, payment processing in SAP environment and resolution of payment issues with the Vendors. This job also includes assisting in Employees Expense Processing via Concur, Brokerage and Trade disbursement. Assist Supervisor Accounts Payable for proper SOX compliance. Assist with month-end close activities.
Key Accountabilities:
- Process vendor PO and Non PO invoices for timely payments
- Communicate with Planners to resolve Pricing and quantity issues for PO invoices.
- Communicate with Vendors by phone and e-mail to resolve invoice issues
- Key contact for accounts payable issues
- Keep track of regular monthly payments (rent, utilities, etc) and accrue for those expenses not paid at the month end.
- Assist with month-end closing activities – preparing journal entries
- Assist in implementing Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls for invoices received for payment.
- Assist in Internal and External audit requirements
- Assist in Employees Expense processing (Concur)
- Assist in broker Payments
- Assist in trade promotion payments
- Filing invoices, arrange batches for Scanning and prepare boxes for off-site storage
- Help with A/P Corporate mailbox and phone lines
- Help with vendor set up or change in vendor information ( request w9/1099 information from new vendors)
- Assist with special projects as needed
- Associate Degree in Accounting or Finance
- 2-5 years experience (working in corporate environment is preferred)
- SAP, experience is a plus
- Exceptional computer skills required (Microsoft Excel Word)
- Solid work ethic with a high level of energy ( “roll-up-sleeves” approach)
- Excellent communication skills
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As a part of the pre-employment screening process, all potential employees are subject to a Drug Screen and Background Check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – AA/EOE/M/F/D/V and participates in the E-Verify Program.