Accounts Payable Specialist I

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Vernon Hills, IL

Salary Range: $21-24/hr 

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, PTO

About Us:

In partnership with our client, we are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join our client's growing team on a direct hire basis.

Role Overview:

The AP Specialist will be responsible for receiving, verifying, processing and reconciling invoices, as well as performing weekly payment runs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs all aspects of the accounts payable function by obtaining approvals for all non-purchasing invoices.
• Enters and codes invoices into SAP according to department policies and deadlines.
• Identifies discrepancies, problems or errors, and resolves before processing.
• Assists vendors with payment and vendor inquiries via email and phone.
• Selects, schedules and prepares weekly payment runs via check or ACH from vendor invoices and internal payment requests that become due for payment.
• Monitors vendor discount opportunities. Submits payment run files to the bank.
• Assists in reconciling & posting monthly Amex Transactions.
• Maintains Accounts Payable files and documents, including AP inbox.
• Verifies & enters vendor’s banking information in SAP.
• Assists in maintenance of vendor master database. Liaison to vendors in obtaining W-9 or other required IRS forms, and other information as needed.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of prior AP experience
• Experience working with SAP highly preferred
• Experience processing a high volume of invoices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and analytical problem-solving skills

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.