Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a manufacturing organization in Bensenville, Illinois in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This position focuses on maintaining accurate payables activity, supporting timely vendor payments, and partnering with internal teams to keep financial operations running smoothly across multiple sites. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in high-volume AP environments and is comfortable working through evolving automated processes and workflow improvements.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the complete accounts payable cycle, from invoice receipt and coding through final payment processing and record maintenance.
• Review invoices for accuracy, research variances, and resolve billing issues by coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Execute vendor disbursements through methods such as ACH and check runs while ensuring payments are issued accurately and on schedule.
• Process and reconcile intercompany payables activity to support accurate financial reporting across related entities.
• Partner with purchasing and warehouse personnel to match documentation, clarify receiving details, and address payment questions efficiently.
• Provide accounts payable support for two operating locations, maintaining consistency in procedures and payment practices.
• Contribute effectively in a large organizational setting with structured workflows, multiple contacts, and high transaction volume.
• Assist with ongoing automation initiatives and process updates by adapting quickly to changing tools, procedures, and approval flows.• Hands-on experience in accounts payable, including full-cycle invoice processing and vendor payment administration.
• Working knowledge of account coding and the ability to assign invoices accurately to the appropriate general ledger categories.
• Experience reviewing and coding invoices in a fast-paced or high-volume environment.
• Familiarity with ACH payments, check runs, and standard payment processing controls.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies, resolve exceptions, and follow through on outstanding invoice issues.
• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams such as purchasing, warehouse, and finance.
• Prior experience in a larger company environment with multiple entities, locations, or complex AP workflows.