Accounts Payable Clerk

Would you like the opportunity to join our team as an Accounts Payable Clerk? As an AP Clerk at Robinson, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team and provide office support as we continue to help our client communities through engineering services. This position will be based out of our South Holland office and offers at least a 50% hybrid schedule in the future.

As a member of our team, you will work in a creative, family-like atmosphere where there is a priority on opportunities for growth, collaboration between teams and on making an impact by giving back to our communities.


Your New Opportunity
Robinson Engineering, Ltd. is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Payable Clerk to support daily accounting operations. This position is responsible for invoice approvals, processing vendor invoices, reviewing employee expense reports, managing vendor accounts, and supporting project accounting functions in a multi-company environment.

• Manage the centralized accounts payable email inbox
• Process and monitor monthly company credit cards
• Review, code, and process vendor invoices
• Follow up with project managers for project numbers and invoice approvals
• Review vendor, prior to entry, for pricing fluctuations and discrepancies
• Log into vendor portals to retrieve invoices and statements
• Review and approve employee expense reports for accuracy, documentation, and project coding
• Maintain vendor records and assist with 1099 reporting
• Support month-end close, accruals, and accounts payable reconciliations
• Assist with project accounting, job cost tracking, and expense allocations
• Communicate with vendors, project managers, and employees to provide all necessary documentation to resolve issues and obtain approvals
• Communicate daily with Robinson accounting staff on any open items

Your Background and Credentials

• Associate Degree in Accounting or Business preferred
• 4+ years of accounts payable experience preferred
• Knowledge of project accounting and accrual accounting principles
• Experience reviewing and processing employee expense reports
• Experience working in a multi-company accounting environment is a plus
• Experience in engineering, consulting, construction preferred
• Deltek Vantagepoint experience is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and relationship building skill

Your Perks

You will work in a flexible workplace with a hybrid work schedule which will allow you a healthy work/life balance.

You will find competitive compensation and robust benefits including multiple health insurance options with low premiums; company paid vision, dental, LTD/STD and life insurances; profit sharing and a 401(k) with a match.

You will enjoy other unique benefits like paid day off for you birthday; access to company condos in WI, MI and MO; annual family and corporate outings; wellness events; and gym membership and computer purchase subsidies.

You will be able to give back in the community through stewardship opportunities; paid time off for volunteering; annual drives for local non-for-profits and STEM partnerships with schools and student organizations.

You will have fun with your friends at work through various company events like family zoo days, happy hours, our annual softball game, monthly office events like National Pie Day (3.14), potlucks or showing your support for your favorite Chicago baseball team!

The pay range for this position is $25 - $27 per hour. Final compensation is dependent on multiple factors including years of experience, any applicable licensure and/or certifications, and internal pay structures. Information related to benefits offered to employees can be found at