Accounts Payable Clerk

Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Lincolnshire, IL

Hire Type: Contract to Hire

Salary: $54-62K yrly
Must have: SAP or Great Plaines ERP experience

Misc: This role is 100% on-site

Summary:

The Accounts Payable Specialist will compile, verify, and maintain accounts payable records and payments by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure that all accounts payable transactions are accurately and timely processed and entered into the Great Plains system.
Process all invoices for payment following accounting department procedures; ensure that accounts payable processing will be closed the first working day of each month.
Analysis and entry of vendor invoices and employee expenses; verify compliance to company policy.
Process Electronic Funds Transfer batches.
Manage check run process, match to invoices, audit and verify accuracy, distribute checks and file check copies on a regular basis
Respond to vendor and internal inquiries; investigate problems and resolve errors/issues with management and suppliers.

Requirements:

Associate’s Degree in Accounting and two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous accounting or bookkeeping experience desirable.
Experience with SAP or Great Plaines Software preferred