Accounts Payable Clerk

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Clerk to join a collaborative team in Illinois. This role is ideal for a detail-focused accounting specialist who can keep invoice processing organized, accurate, and on schedule in a deadline-driven environment. The position supports day-to-day payables operations while helping maintain strong vendor relationships and reliable financial records.

Responsibilities:

• Review and enter vendor and subcontractor invoices with accuracy, assigning the correct job numbers, cost categories, departments, and general ledger accounts.

• Oversee daily accounts payable activities from invoice receipt through payment, ensuring approvals are completed and disbursements align with agreed terms and company guidelines.

• Maintain documentation required for subcontractor payments, including tax forms, insurance certificates, and lien-related records.

• Reconcile supplier statements, research payment differences, and work with internal teams or vendors to resolve billing concerns promptly.

• Assist with month-end accounting tasks by preparing payable-related accrual support, reconciling accounts, and keeping files ready for audit review.

• Monitor aging reports and upcoming obligations to help prioritize payments and support healthy vendor account status.

• Apply strong organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines at once while preserving accuracy across high-volume invoice processing.

Salary: 60-70K

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401K

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of experience in accounts payable, including invoice entry, vendor account maintenance, reconciliations, and payment processing.
• Hands-on knowledge of three-way matching procedures involving purchase orders, invoices, and receiving records.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and solve payment or documentation issues efficiently.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced setting while staying organized and meeting recurring deadlines.
• Dependable availability for on-site work Monday through Friday during standard business hours.
• Reasonable commuting distance to Elmhurst, Illinois.
• Proficiency in core accounts payable tasks such as invoice coding, check runs, and invoice processing workflows.

Compensation

$60,000.00-$75,000.00 Yearly

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