What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist (Part-Time) position at Bluco Corporation?
Bluco Corporation is an innovative company committed to delivering world-class solutions in the manufacturing industry. We pursue excellence in everything we do and are looking for a motivated Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking a flexible, part-time role – perfect for balancing work with family, personal interests or other commitments. The position is based in office for approximately 25 hours per week, with flexibility to help you manage your schedule effectively.
The perfect candidate will be detail oriented who will work closely with our finance team to support accounts payable functions. This individual will bring strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across departments including purchasing, engineering and manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the full process of payables, expense reporting, and commercial credit card program, which includes:
- Process vendor invoices and payment
- Ensure that vendor details remain accurate, including but not limited to a W-9 obtained for all vendors
- Provide Sales Tax Exemption Certs where applicable and maintain knowledge of sales tax obligations in manufacturing
- Maintain proper records of all Accounts Payable transactions
- Maintain Aged Payables
- Communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries and discrepancies
- Handle expense reports for both corporate card transactions and out-of-pocket expenses
- Identify opportunities for process improvements in the workflow to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Additional Duties
- Collaborate with accounting team to ensure accurate reporting
- Support year-end review audits with necessary documentation and explanations
Working with our various software programs
- Epicor ERP system, is used primarily for invoice entry, payment runs, general ledger entries and reporting
- Monday.com is used to communicate with various team members and track tasks as applicable.
- Gorilla Expense system is used for both employee expense reimbursement and commercial card holder reconciliations and import to Epicor. You will become a “Super-User” of the AP portion of this system
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field preferred; OR at least 5 years of accounts payable experience
- Experience in the manufacturing industry (specifically industrial/heavy duty manufacturing) is required
- Experience in Epicor software a plus
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel
- Attention to detail ensuring accuracy
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Strong communication skills
What you will receive from us:
- Competitive base salary, plus annual bonuses, and profit sharing
- Paid time off
- 401k with company match once eligibility is met
- Proper financial planning advisors for you and your family
- Private office space
- Flexible onsite work schedule to support work-life balance
Do you want to elevate your career at a company recognized 3 years in a row as one of Chicago’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work for? Our employees love the perks, the culture and the competitive compensation – making this the perfect place to take your career to the next level, while maintaining flexibility in your life.