Accounts Payable Specialist

Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Fully Remote (Must reside in the Chicagoland area)

Pay: $25-$30/hour

Benefits: Medical benefits and 401k will be made avalable for eligible employees.

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume environment, has strong invoice processing experience, and is committed to providing excellent customer service while maintaining accurate financial records.

Responsibilities

• Process and enter 80–100 invoices daily with a high level of accuracy.
• Perform high-volume 3-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receipts.
• Manage daily invoice workflow and ensure timely processing.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies by collaborating with vendors, purchasing, and internal departments.
• Maintain vendor accounts and respond to payment inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor and respond to Accounts Payable email inquiries while providing exceptional customer service.
• Assist with additional Accounts Payable responsibilities as needed to support team coverage.
• Review vendor statements regularly and resolve outstanding invoices, credits, and payment holds.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and ensure open invoices and credits are properly addressed.
• Follow up on purchase order issues, including RNI (Received Not Invoiced) and INR (Invoiced Not Received) items.
• Adhere to established Accounts Payable processes, policies, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in high-volume Accounts Payable.
• Strong experience with 3-way invoice matching .
• Ability to process a large volume of invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Experience resolving invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems is preferred.
• Must reside in the Chicagoland area despite the role being fully remote.