Accounts Payable Specialist

Addison Group
Chicago, Illinois
$70K-$75K a year
Permanent

Role : Accounts Payable Specialist

Hiring Type : Contract to hire (Converts after a year)

Location : Washington

Office Schedule : in office 2x a week

Pay : 30-33

Salary : $70000 - $75000 / year

Internal Job ID : 10021923

Our client, a prestigious Memorial with a great mission is looking to add a Accounts Payable Specialist to their team on a Contract-Hire basis.

Great working environment with room for growth.

Requirements

  • Must be able to past a criminal, credit and employment verification background check
  • 3+ years of Full Cycle Accounts Payable experience
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Independent worker AND team player
  • Someone who is open for a challenge

Responsibilities

  • Payment processing : Processes requests for payment. Analyzes, investigates and reconciles invoices and statements to documents and receiving reports.
  • Prepares approval vouchers and obtains appropriate approval signature.
  • Enters invoice data into databases and general ledger(s) and ensures accuracy and efficiency in transactions.
  • Forwards documents to the disbursing agent for payment.
  • Assures the legality and control of bills against appropriated and non-appropriated funds for accounts payable expenditures.
  • Maintains thorough knowledge of payment policies and procedures. Notes payment terms and expedites processing to take advantage of discounts.
  • Researches and follows up on past due balances.
  • Monthly close : Prepares and reconciles monthly accounts payable accruals. Assists with monthly reconciliations of accounts payable and other general ledger accounts as required.

Responsible for identifying errors and proposing correcting journal entries.

Reporting : Prepares reports of accounts payable activity, including aging reports, and distributes them as requested.

Prepares other financial reports, statements and analyses as directed. Assists with 1099 preparation and research at calendar year end.

Point of contact : Serves as a point of contact and source of information to vendors and contractors, the accounting systems managers and Museum offices.

Responds to inquiries and correspondence regarding status of vendor accounts. Troubleshoots and resolves differences and problems.

  • Administration : Makes copies, scans documents and maintains records.
  • Other : Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as assig

Why choose Addison Finance & Accounting?

  • Benefits & Bonuses : You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses
  • Permanent Employment : Many of Addison’s Finance & Accounting job openings lead to potential permanent employment
  • Connections : You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations
  • Options : You are presented multiple employment options near your home
  • Professional Development : You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation
  • 30+ days ago
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