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Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Alera Group, Inc.
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2026
Overview

Alera Group is looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join our hybrid team. We are seeking highly motivated colleagues who bring experience and enthusiasm to our team - joining us may be the perfect fit for you!

Alera Group was founded in 2017 and has grown to become the 15th largest broker of US business. We are passionate about our clients’ success in the areas of Employee Benefits, Property and Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, and Wealth Services. With a network of offices nationwide, our commitment to collaboration allows us to offer national resources combined with local service.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and reconcile Accounts Payable aging to ensure accuracy and timely resolution
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to resolve invoice discrepancies and maintain strong vendor relationships
  • Maintain vendor records and support 1099 processing
  • Support timely payment processing in alignment with established schedules
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
  • Provide back-up support for daily dashboard and aging reports
  • Document accounts payable policies and procedures; assist the Accounts Payable Manager with process improvements
  • Participate in accounts payable team projects and cross-functional initiatives
  • Support the escheatment process to ensure compliance with all regulations

Qualifications

  • 5 years of high-volume Accounts Payable experience, including Workday invoice expertise
  • Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes, financial chart of accounts, W9 familiarity and 1099 reporting
  • Skilled in problem-solving, issue escalation, and handling confidential information
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word); experience with Workday, Concur and NetSuite preferred
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Adaptable, growth-oriented, and eager to learn new skills

Additional Information

This job requires presence in the office on a hybrid schedule as agreed with the manager.

Alera Group offers comprehensive benefits to our colleagues, including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, generous paid time off and much more.

The salary range is $70K to 75K per year. This role is annual bonus eligible.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.

Alera Group is committed to protecting your privacy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand what personal information we may collect and use as part of your application process.

Location Type

Hybrid

Salary : $70,000 - $75,000

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