Accounts Payable Specialist - Hybrid Role in Chicago, IL

Join Robert Half's esteemed client in Chicago as an Accounts Payable Specialist in this exciting hybrid opportunity. With a competitive salary range of $70,000 - $72,000 plus bonus, this role offers stability, growth, and comprehensive benefits in a dynamic finance environment. If you're an organized professional with expertise in invoice processing, SOX compliance, and vendor management, this position is your gateway to advancing your accounts payable career in the heart of the Windy City.

About the Role

This Accounts Payable Specialist position is perfect for detail-oriented finance experts who thrive in fast-paced settings. Reporting to the AP leadership, you'll handle high-volume invoice processing, payment executions, and vendor relations while ensuring strict adherence to corporate policies and regulatory standards. The hybrid schedule provides flexibility, allowing you to balance office collaboration in Chicago, Illinois, with remote productivity. Robert Half specializes in connecting top talent like you with leading employers, and this role exemplifies our commitment to quality placements in accounts payable jobs across the United States.

Chicago's vibrant job market for finance professionals makes this an ideal spot to elevate your career. With proximity to major corporations and a thriving business district, you'll gain exposure to sophisticated ERP systems and treasury operations that sharpen your skills for future leadership roles.

Key Responsibilities

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, your core duties will drive efficiency and accuracy in financial operations:

• Invoice Processing Excellence: Manage PO and non-PO invoices per policies, SOX compliance, and internal procedures. Investigate discrepancies, resolve issues, and prioritize payments to capture maximum vendor discounts, optimizing cash flow.
• Reconciliations & Analysis: Conduct daily reconciliations of freight and contract shop invoices from multiple ERP systems. Clear error logs from scanning software, perform vendor statement reconciliations, and analyze duplicate/open/unpaid invoices to prevent errors.
• Payment Execution: Oversee scheduled payment runs, coordinate with Treasury for seamless execution, resolve issues, and maximize electronic payments (ACH/EFT/virtual cards). Ensure precise remittance details for all transactions.
• Vendor Master Management: Maintain vendor files—set-ups, updates, deactivations. Lead monthly change reviews, support audits/reporting, resolve IRS B-notices, and implement backup withholding as needed.
• Strategic Decisions & Projects: Make key calls on inquiry routing, invoice approvals, PO resolutions, payment verification, and payment method selection. Tackle special projects to enhance AP processes.

These responsibilities demand precision, proactive problem-solving, and a keen eye for compliance, making you indispensable to the team's success.

Required Qualifications

To excel, candidates should possess:

• 3+ years in accounts payable or similar roles, ideally with SOX exposure.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, invoice scanning tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong reconciliation skills for high-volume transactions.
• Knowledge of payment methods (ACH, EFT, virtual cards) and Treasury processes.
• Experience with vendor master maintenance, IRS compliance, and audit support.
• Excellent analytical abilities for invoice analysis and discount optimization.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance preferred; Associate's with experience considered.
• Hybrid work eligibility in Chicago, IL, with strong communication skills.

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Why Join Us

Robert Half offers more than a job—it's a career launchpad. Enjoy $70,000-$72,000 base plus bonus, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance, and a hybrid model for work-life balance. Our client provides growth in a collaborative Chicago environment, with opportunities for advancement in finance. Apply now by emailing your resume to john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m and step into a rewarding Accounts Payable Specialist role today. Don't miss this chance to contribute to a top-tier team while building your professional legacy in Illinois' premier job market. (Word count: 812)