Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Illinois in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and confident managing invoice workflows and vendor payments in a fast-paced environment. The position offers the opportunity to support core accounting operations while working with systems such as NetSuite and Microsoft Excel to keep payables accurate and on schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming invoices, assign the correct accounting codes, and enter payment details with a high level of accuracy.
• Process vendor payments through multiple methods, including ACH transactions and check runs, while following internal timelines and controls.
• Maintain accounts payable records, reconcile payment activity, and help ensure documentation is complete and audit-ready.
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments by email and other channels to resolve billing questions, payment status requests, and invoice discrepancies.
• Support day-to-day administrative tasks connected to the payables function, helping the team stay organized and responsive.
• Use NetSuite and Excel to track invoice activity, prepare payment information, and monitor outstanding obligations.
• Assist with improvements to payment processing workflows and contribute to accurate month-end support related to accounts payable.
• At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.
• Hands-on experience coding invoices and applying account classifications correctly.
• Working knowledge of ACH payments, check processing, and standard accounts payable procedures.
• Proficiency with NetSuite, Microsoft Excel, and general office software.
• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Strong written communication skills for clear vendor and internal correspondence.
• Organized approach to recordkeeping, follow-up, and problem resolution within the payables process.We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Illinois in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is well suited for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and confident managing invoice workflows and vendor payments in a fast-paced environment. The position offers the opportunity to support core accounting operations while working with systems such as NetSuite and Microsoft Excel to keep payables accurate and on schedule.
  
  

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming invoices, assign the correct accounting codes, and enter payment details with a high level of accuracy.
• Process vendor payments through multiple methods, including ACH transactions and check runs, while following internal timelines and controls.
• Maintain accounts payable records, reconcile payment activity, and help ensure documentation is complete and audit-ready.
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments by email and other channels to resolve billing questions, payment status requests, and invoice discrepancies.
• Support day-to-day administrative tasks connected to the payables function, helping the team stay organized and responsive.
• Use NetSuite and Excel to track invoice activity, prepare payment information, and monitor outstanding obligations.
• Assist with improvements to payment processing workflows and contribute to accurate month-end support related to accounts payable.
• At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.
• Hands-on experience coding invoices and applying account classifications correctly.
• Working knowledge of ACH payments, check processing, and standard accounts payable procedures.
• Proficiency with NetSuite, Microsoft Excel, and general office software.
• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Strong written communication skills for clear vendor and internal correspondence.
• Organized approach to recordkeeping, follow-up, and problem resolution within the payables process.